Escrow & Title

A Vermont buyer discovers a recorded easement for a utility company to access the property. This is an example of:

AAn encumbrance on the property that affects its use but may not affect its value significantly✓ Correct
BA cloud on title that makes the property unsaleable
CA violation of the seller's warranty deed
DAn Act 250 violation

Explanation

A recorded utility easement is a common encumbrance that limits the property owner's exclusive use of a portion of their land for utility access. Such easements typically run with the land, survive transfers, and are disclosed during title examination.

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