Property Ownership
A Nebraska property owner purchases an adjacent vacant lot. The two parcels are combined for tax purposes through:
ARecording a merger deed
BFiling a lot combination/consolidation with the county assessor✓ Correct
CAutomatic combination upon purchase
DRecording a plat amendment
Explanation
Adjacent lots owned by the same owner can be combined (consolidated) for tax and legal purposes by filing with the county assessor. This creates a single legal parcel from the formerly separate lots.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Dual AgencyA situation where a single real estate agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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