Escrow & Title
The chain of title in Massachusetts refers to:
AThe list of all current mortgage holders
BThe successive recorded ownership history of a parcel✓ Correct
CThe physical boundaries of the property
DThe list of all easements on the property
Explanation
The chain of title is the chronological sequence of recorded ownership documents (deeds) for a parcel of land, establishing the history of ownership from the original grant to the present owner.
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