Who has the obligation of discharging encumbrances from title prior to closing?

A) Purchaser's realtor.
B) Vendor's realtor.
C) Purchaser's lawyer.
D) Vendor's lawyer.
E) Surveyor.

Encumbrances

Legal claims or liabilities attached to property that can affect its use, value, or transferability, such as mortgages or liens.

Discharging

The act of releasing someone from an obligation, such as a debt, duty, or legal liability, often through the payment or fulfillment of what is owed.