What is Encumbrance? | REAL-ESTATE-SALESPERSON Exam Prep
Dec 28, 2025
An encumbrance is any claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that may diminish its value or burden its title, but does not necessarily prevent transfer of ownership.
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š” Exam Tip: Encumbrance = ANY claim on property (liens, easements, restrictions). Lien = MONETARY encumbrance only. Both "run with the land."
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