Escrow & Title
In Maryland, a buyer who discovers a title defect after purchase should first:
AFile a complaint with MREC
BFile a title insurance claim if they purchased an owner's title insurance policy✓ Correct
CSue the seller's agent
DRequest a new survey
Explanation
An owner's title insurance policy provides the buyer with a mechanism to make a claim against the insurer for losses arising from title defects that existed before the policy was issued.
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