Escrow & Title
Under Massachusetts recording law, 'constructive notice' is given by:
AA verbal announcement by the seller
BRecording documents in the public records at the Registry of Deeds✓ Correct
CThe buyer's attorney's certification
DMLS listing of the property
Explanation
Recording a document at the Registry of Deeds gives constructive notice to the world—even if a subsequent buyer doesn't actually review the records, they are legally presumed to have notice of all recorded documents.
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