Which of the following can impact a property's title?

The presence of existing easements can significantly impact a property's title because an easement grants certain rights to another party to use a portion of the property for a specific purpose, such as access to a neighboring property or utility access. This means that while the owner may hold the title to the property, they are limited in how they can use the property due to the rights conferred by the easement. Easements are typically recorded with the title and can affect the value of the property and the owner's ability to sell or develop it.

In contrast, regular maintenance records pertain more to the upkeep of the property rather than its title, and while they can reflect the property's condition, they do not affect title ownership. Property tax payments are necessary to maintain ownership but do not influence the legal title itself; failure to pay taxes might lead to a tax lien or foreclosure, which captures a different aspect of property ownership rather than directly changing the title. Legal descriptions in contracts provide clear identification of the property involved but do not alter the title on their own; they ensure accuracy and clarity in legal agreements but do not influence the rights granted through existing encumbrances like easements.