Escrow & Title
A Michigan buyer discovers that the property they purchased has an unrecorded easement allowing a neighbor to cross the yard. This is known as:
AAn express recorded easement
BA latent title defect✓ Correct
CAn unenforceable easement
DA prescriptive easement
Explanation
An unrecorded easement is a latent title defect — one that is not apparent from a standard title search. Owner's title insurance would protect the buyer against this type of hidden defect discovered after closing.
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