Escrow & Title
Massachusetts is a 'race-notice' recording state, meaning that a subsequent purchaser is protected if they:
ARecord first, regardless of knowledge of prior conveyances
BRecord first AND had no notice of prior unrecorded conveyances at the time of purchase✓ Correct
CGive notice to the prior purchaser before recording
DFile with the Land Court within 30 days of closing
Explanation
Under Massachusetts's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent bona fide purchaser for value who records first AND had no actual or constructive notice of a prior unrecorded conveyance takes priority. Both conditions (first to record and lack of notice) must be met.
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