Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin buyer discovers after closing that a neighbor's fence encroaches 2 feet onto their newly purchased land. This issue would be identified by:
AA title insurance policy alone
BAn ALTA/NSPS land survey✓ Correct
CA home inspection report
DThe Real Estate Transfer Return
Explanation
An ALTA/NSPS land survey identifies boundary lines, encroachments, easements, and other physical conditions of the land. Standard title insurance does not cover matters that would be disclosed by a current, accurate survey unless the survey exception is removed.
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