Property Ownership

A deed that is delivered but not accepted by the grantee is:

AEffective and binding on both parties
BNot effective — acceptance by the grantee is required for delivery to be complete✓ Correct
CVoid automatically after 30 days
DEffective only if recorded

Explanation

For a deed to be effective, it must be both delivered by the grantor and accepted by the grantee. Without acceptance, the transfer of title is not complete.

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