Property Ownership
A Florida buyer purchases a property and discovers an unrecorded easement crossing it. Under the 'notice' doctrine, the buyer may be bound by the easement if they had:
ANo knowledge at all, regardless of circumstances
BActual, constructive, or inquiry notice of the easement✓ Correct
COnly actual written notice
DOnly notice from the title company
Explanation
In Florida, a buyer can be bound by an unrecorded interest if they had actual notice, constructive notice (e.g., visible use of the easement that inspection would reveal), or inquiry notice (circumstances that would prompt a reasonable person to investigate further).
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