Property Ownership

In NJ, an 'abstract of title' provides a buyer with:

ATitle insurance coverage
BA condensed history and summary of all recorded instruments and proceedings affecting title to a parcel✓ Correct
CA guarantee of clear title
DA zoning compliance certificate

Explanation

An abstract of title is a complete summary of all recorded documents—deeds, mortgages, liens, encumbrances, court proceedings—affecting title to a parcel. It is used in some NJ transactions instead of or in conjunction with a title search.

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