free and clear

free and clear
adj.
Of property, unencumbered by liens.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


free and clear
Property ownership that is not subject to a secured debt, such as a mortgage or car loan. For example, if you have paid off the mortgage on your house and no creditor has filed a lien (claim) against it, you own your house free and clear.
Category: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Debt → Foreclosure
Category: Real Estate & Rental Property → Homeowners

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

free and clear
adj.
   referring to the ownership of real property upon which there is no lien, encumbrance, recorded judgment or the right of anyone to make a claim against the property. The term is used in contracts for sale of real property and deeds, to state that the title has no claim against it.

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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