Escrow & Title
In Minnesota, a 'gap in title' occurs when:
AThere is a period of time between owner transfers where no deed was recorded✓ Correct
BThere is a discrepancy between the legal description and the survey
CA property taxes are delinquent
DA title insurance claim is pending
Explanation
A gap in title is a break or hole in the chain of ownership—a period where it is unclear who owned the property because no recorded deed shows the transfer. Gaps in title must be resolved (through court action, quitclaim deeds, or other means) before clear marketable title can be conveyed.
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