Escrow & Title
When does legal title to a property pass to the buyer in a California transaction?
AWhen the purchase agreement is signed
BWhen escrow opens
CWhen the deed is recorded with the county recorder✓ Correct
DWhen the buyer takes possession
Explanation
In California, legal title officially passes to the buyer upon recording of the deed with the county recorder. Recording the deed also provides constructive notice of the buyer's ownership to the world.
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