Escrow & Title

In Tennessee, a 'gap' in the chain of title means:

AA period during which no property taxes were assessed
BA missing conveyance in the ownership record, creating an unresolved break in title✓ Correct
CA lapse in title insurance coverage
DA period when no mortgages were recorded

Explanation

A gap in the chain of title is a missing link — an unrecorded or unresolved conveyance that creates uncertainty about who holds valid ownership and must be resolved before insurable title can be issued.

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