Escrow & Title
Louisiana's 'registry system' means that real property transactions are effective against third parties only when:
AThe parties sign the transaction documents
BThe documents are properly recorded in the parish conveyance or mortgage records✓ Correct
CThe LREC approves the transaction
DThe buyer occupies the property
Explanation
Louisiana's registry doctrine (Civil Code Art. 3338) provides that instruments affecting immovable property are effective against third parties only from the time they are recorded in the appropriate parish public records.
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