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Encumbrance
In everyday language
An encumbrance is a right, claim or burden affecting a property, such as a mortgage. It can limit what an owner can do or what a buyer receives.
A useful question to ask
What rights or claims would continue after the purchase?
Authoritative starting pointIndia Code · Transfer of Property Act
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