Property Ownership
A Virginia property title search reveals a 'gap' period of 18 months where no deed is recorded in the chain of title. The appropriate remedy is to:
ARecord a new deed from the current owner to themselves
BObtain a quiet title action or quitclaim deed from all parties with potential claims during the gap period✓ Correct
CIgnore the gap as immaterial
DFile with VREB for title certification
Explanation
A title gap creates a cloud. The title attorney should research the gap, identify potential claimants, obtain quitclaim deeds from them, and/or file a quiet title action to establish clear title.
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