Property Ownership
What is 'constructive notice' of an interest in real property?
APersonal notice delivered directly to the interested party
BNotice imputed by law because a document was recorded in the public record✓ Correct
CA notice sent by certified mail
DA court-issued notice of pending litigation
Explanation
Constructive notice is the legal presumption that everyone is aware of recorded documents in the public record. Recording a deed, mortgage, or lien provides constructive notice to the world, meaning no one can later claim they were unaware of the recorded interest.
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