Escrow & Title
Which of the following encumbrances would NOT appear in a title search?
AA recorded mortgage
BA mechanic's lien
CA physical encroachment of a fence onto the property✓ Correct
DA judgment lien
Explanation
A physical encroachment (such as a neighbor's fence crossing the boundary) would be discovered through a survey but would not appear in public records searched during a title examination. Title searches reveal recorded documents, not physical conditions.
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