Property Ownership
In Maine, 'constructive notice' of a recorded deed means:
AOnly the buyer is notified at closing
BThe public is legally deemed to know the contents of recorded documents, even without actual knowledge✓ Correct
COnly lenders receive notice of recorded deeds
DNotice given by posting on the property
Explanation
Constructive notice is legal notice imposed by law. Because deeds are recorded in the public registry, all persons are presumed to know their contents, even if they have not actually searched the records.
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