Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following statements about recording acts in Alabama is correct?

ARecording is mandatory for a deed to be valid between the original parties, under typical circumstances
BRecording protects against claims by subsequent purchasers and lenders who may have no actual noticeCorrect
CRecording does not provide any legal protection
DOnly mortgage documents need to be recorded

Why Recording protects against claims by subsequent purchasers and lenders who may have no actual notice Is Correct

Answer B: Recording protects against claims by subsequent purchasers and lenders who may have no actual notice

Recording protects the grantee against subsequent purchasers by providing constructive notice of their interest. Between the original parties, the unrecorded deed is still valid.

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Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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