Escrow & Title
A buyer who records their deed promptly after closing protects themselves from:
AFuture property tax increases
BClaims by subsequent purchasers who record before them✓ Correct
CZoning changes
DEnvironmental liability
Explanation
Recording a deed provides constructive notice and, under the race-notice recording acts in most states, protects the buyer from subsequent purchasers who might claim an interest in the property.
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