Escrow & Title
A 'gap' in title in North Dakota refers to:
AA physical gap between two adjacent properties
BA period in the chain of title where ownership cannot be traced, creating uncertainty about who held title during that period✓ Correct
CMissing building permits
DUnpaid property taxes from more than 10 years ago
Explanation
A gap in the chain of title occurs when there is an unrecorded period where it cannot be determined who owned the property. This creates uncertainty and a cloud on title because any transactions during the gap period may not be accounted for in the public record.
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