Escrow & Title
A Virginia title company discovers a 'gap' in title — a period where there is no recorded deed. The best solution is:
AIgnore it if it is more than 10 years old
BObtain a quitclaim deed from all possible claimants and/or get title insurance to cover the gap✓ Correct
CRecord a new deed and pretend the gap doesn't exist
DFile a quiet title action immediately without further research
Explanation
A gap in the chain of title is a cloud that should be resolved by obtaining quitclaim deeds from potential claimants and securing title insurance. A quiet title action may be needed if claimants cannot be found.
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