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All of the following are examples of legal descriptions of property EXCEPT:
Suggested Answer: B
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Legal descriptions must be precise and unique so land can be located without confusion.
Accepted forms:
Metes and bounds
Rectangular (government) survey (e.g., ''SW 1/4 of NW 1/4...'')
Lot and block (e.g., subdivision plats)
A street address (Option B) is not a legal description---too general and can change.
Virginia Real Estate Principles & Practices -- Legal Descriptions
Virginia Exam Outline -- Land and Property Descriptions
12 comments · newest first
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Edward
3 months ago
Right! A, C, and D are all legal descriptions.
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Kristal
3 months ago
Agreed, B feels like an address, not a legal description.
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Hobert
3 months ago
I think it's B. It's too specific.
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Francine
3 months ago
I thought all of them could be legal descriptions!
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Eliz
3 months ago
Totally agree, B is not like the others.
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Brittani
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that?
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Raul
5 months ago
B is the odd one out, it's just an address!
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Jamal
5 months ago
A is definitely a legal description.
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Paulene
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused, but I think all the options except B might be legal descriptions. I just can't recall if there are exceptions for certain types of properties.
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Omer
6 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice quiz where we had to identify legal descriptions. I think A, C, and D all have that specific format.
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Tamie
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like addresses like in option B aren't considered legal descriptions. They seem too general.
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Angelica
6 months ago
I think I remember that legal descriptions usually include specific land measurements or boundaries, so maybe option B is the odd one out?