Escrow & Title
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
BRecording protects against claims by subsequent purchasers and lenders who may have no actual notice✓ Correct
CRecording does not provide any legal protection
DOnly mortgage documents need to be recorded
Explanation
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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