Escrow & Title
Under Florida's recording statute, recording a deed in the public records provides:
AActual notice to all potential buyers and creditors
BConstructive notice to the world of the ownership interest✓ Correct
CProtection against all future encumbrances
DProof that the deed is free from forgery
Explanation
Recording a deed in the Florida public records (at the county clerk's office) provides constructive notice to the world — legally, everyone is presumed to know of recorded interests even if they never actually searched the records.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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