An outstanding claim or encumbrance which adversely affects the marketability of title.
Any document, claim, unreleased lien, or encumbrance that may impair the title to real property or make the title doubtful, usually revealed by a title search and removed by either a quit claim deed or suit to quiet title.
An outstanding claim or encumbrance that, if valid, would affect or impair the title of the owner of the property.
Any condition which affects the title to real property being clear. Normally, this is any type of lien that requires payoff prior to settlement.
Any condition which affects the clear title to real property.
Any encumbrance, claim, or lien that may affect title to real estate; usually revealed by a title search. A cloud can be removed through a suit to quiet title or by quitclaim deed.