Escrow & Title
Which of the following encumbrances would NOT appear in a NH title search?
AA mortgage lien recorded at the Registry of Deeds
BA tax lien for unpaid NH property taxes
CA neighbor's unrecorded verbal agreement about fence location✓ Correct
DAn easement granted in a prior deed
Explanation
Unrecorded agreements—such as a verbal arrangement about a fence—do not appear in the public record and would not be found in a title search. This is why title searches, while thorough, are not a guarantee of title and why title insurance is recommended.
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