Escrow & Title
In Maryland, 'constructive notice' means that a person is legally presumed to know about information that:
AWas personally delivered to them in writing
BIs in the public record and accessible to anyone who searches✓ Correct
CWas verbally disclosed in the presence of witnesses
DWas communicated by the real estate agent
Explanation
Constructive notice is the legal presumption that people know what is in public records — recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents provide constructive notice to the world.
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