In real estate, a Legal Description is a precise method of identifying the location and boundaries of a parcel of land in a manner that is legally acceptable and enforceable in a court of law. It uniquely describes the property so that it can be distinguished from all other parcels.
Common methods of legal description include metes and bounds, the government survey system, and lot and block descriptions based on recorded subdivision maps. Legal descriptions are used in deeds, mortgages, and other real estate instruments to ensure accurate transfer and identification of property.
