Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, a 'registered land' system differs from recorded land because:
ARegistered land uses the Torrens system with a Land Court certificate of title✓ Correct
BRecorded land provides absolute title guaranteed by the state
CRegistered land does not require a deed
DThere is no practical difference between the two systems
Explanation
Massachusetts has both recorded land (traditional deed recording at the Registry of Deeds) and registered land (Torrens system administered by the Land Court, which issues a certificate of title representing conclusive ownership).
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