Property Ownership

In Kansas, 'constructive notice' of a prior deed or lien prevents a subsequent purchaser or creditor from claiming they were unaware because:

AThey were personally notified by the county
BAll recorded documents are available for public inspection, and the law presumes everyone has knowledge of what is in the public record✓ Correct
CThe KREC maintains a private database of all instruments
DTitle companies are required to notify all future buyers

Explanation

Constructive notice means the law presumes knowledge of all instruments properly recorded in the public land records. Subsequent purchasers cannot claim ignorance of prior recorded documents.

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