Escrow & Title
In Maine, when a title search reveals a 'gap' in the chain of title, it means:
AThe property has no value
BThere is a missing link in the record of ownership — the chain cannot be traced continuously from the original owner to the current owner✓ Correct
CThe property has a missing survey
DThere is a period where no taxes were paid
Explanation
A gap in the chain of title means the title search cannot establish continuous, unbroken ownership from an original source to the current owner. Gaps are title defects that must be resolved before marketable title can be conveyed.
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