Lot and Block
A legal description method that identifies a parcel by its lot and block numbers on a recorded subdivision plat.
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Answer: A legal description method that identifies a parcel by its lot and block numbers on a recorded subdivision plat.
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Lot and Block definition
The lot and block method, also called the recorded plat method, describes a parcel by referencing its lot number and block number on a subdivision plat recorded in the county public records. It is the most common way to describe platted subdivision lots.
It relies on the recorded plat, so the plat must exist in the public records for the description to work.
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