CADASTRAL LAND SYSTEMS

DESCRIPTION

• Description of land being conveyed

METES

Metes: distance and direction (or either)

EACH PARCEL UNIQUELY DESCRIBED

• Unique ID for Each Parcel

SIMULTANEOUS CONVEYANCES

No more gaps or overlaps

Nile Seasonal Water Level

BASIC PROCESS1. Ascertain chain of tile (hopefully, back

to grant from government).2. Determine adverse conveyances.3. Study each document for problems.4. Check relevant document in other

offices.5. Warning: off record claims may exist

– Adverse possession– Prescriptive easements– Homestead rights