Under California's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent purchaser prevails over a prior unrecorded deed if the subsequent purchaser:

Explanation

California follows a race-notice recording statute. A subsequent purchaser (or encumbrancer) prevails over a prior unrecorded interest only if they (1) take without actual or constructive notice of the prior interest, AND (2) record their interest before the prior claimant. Both conditions must be satisfied.