Escrow & Title
A Pennsylvania deed must describe the property being conveyed with sufficient certainty. Acceptable legal descriptions include:
AOnly metes and bounds descriptions
BMetes and bounds, lot and block (subdivision plat reference), or government survey description✓ Correct
CStreet addresses alone
DCounty parcel identification numbers (PIN) only
Explanation
Pennsylvania accepts several forms of legal description: metes and bounds (direction and distance), lot and block (reference to a recorded subdivision plat), or government survey descriptions. A street address alone is generally insufficient as a legal description for a deed, though it may be included for identification purposes.
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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).
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.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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