A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
or Encumbrance: (Charge) Any incumbrance on the property to be insured should be advised to the company when the application for contract is made or if added during the policy term. Incumbrances may consist of judgement liens, mortgages or liens of other character.
A claim, lien, charge or liability attached to and binding real property. Any right to, or interest in, land which may exist in one other than the owner, but which will not prevent the transfer of fee title.
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
a claim, charge, or liability attaching property as part of a writ or judgment
A lien or claim against real property.
Claim or lien or interest in a property that complicates the title process, interfering with its use or transfer. Restrictive covenants. Also spelled encumbrance.