encumbrancer

Definition of "encumbrancer"
  1. An individual who possesses a claim on a property
How to use "encumbrancer" in a sentence
  1. The encumbrancer insisted upon the security of his claim before the property was sold.
  2. An encumbrancer's rights must be satisfied before a property transfer can take place.
  3. Due to the existence of an encumbrancer, the sale of the property was delayed.

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