Property Ownership
In Rhode Island, which of the following may constitute a 'defect in title'?
AA properly recorded mortgage that has been paid off and discharged
BAn undisclosed heir's claim to the property✓ Correct
CA valid easement properly recorded in the public record
DA current tax obligation not yet delinquent
Explanation
A defect in title is anything that impairs or clouds the owner's title. An undisclosed heir's potential claim (such as an unknown heir who may have an interest in property transferred through an estate) is a title defect that would appear in a title search.
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