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Real Estate Glossary

Encumbrance

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Written by Richard Wilson

This is a claim against a real property made by someone who is not the owner. Examples of encumbrances that apply to real estate assets are mortgages, liens, and easements.

This is a claim against a real property made by someone who is not the owner. Examples of encumbrances that apply to real estate assets are mortgages, liens, and easements.

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Richard Wilson