While relatively uncommon, a real estate document may contain an inaccurate legal description due to outdated surveying methods. Executing and recording other real estate documents.
It also affects how the property is assessed and taxed. If a boundary dispute arises, the court will reference the legal description to determine if there are any encroachments or easements. The legal description clarifies exactly what parcel of land is conveyed to a new owner. A title insurance policy would be meaningless if you didn’t know what property it insures. The legal description provides accuracy and consistency over time, serves to prevent boundary disputes and problems with chain of title, and facilitates the transfer of ownership.
