Property Ownership
A buyer who purchases property without checking the public records and takes subject to existing recorded liens:
ACan clear the liens without paying them
BHas constructive notice and takes the property subject to those liens✓ Correct
CIs protected by title insurance automatically
DCan sue the seller for all outstanding liens
Explanation
Recorded liens are constructive notice to all future buyers. A buyer who does not check the records before purchasing still has constructive notice and takes the property subject to recorded encumbrances.
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