Escrow & Title
Under Florida's recording statutes, an unrecorded deed is valid between:
ANo one — recording is required for validity
BThe grantor and grantee, but may not be valid against subsequent purchasers who record first without notice✓ Correct
CAll parties who had knowledge of the transaction
DOnly if the deed was notarized
Explanation
In Florida (a race-notice state), an unrecorded deed is valid and binding between the grantor and grantee. However, a subsequent purchaser who pays value, has no notice, and records first may have priority over the earlier unrecorded deed.
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