Escrow & Title
A Michigan seller delivers a deed to the buyer but the deed is not recorded. The transfer of ownership:
AIs invalid; recording is required for ownership transfer
BIs effective between the parties upon delivery and acceptance, but recording provides constructive notice✓ Correct
CRequires a court order to be valid
DIs conditional until the next property tax cycle
Explanation
In Michigan, title passes upon delivery and acceptance of a properly executed deed. Recording is not required for the transfer to be effective between the parties, but recording provides constructive notice to third parties and establishes priority.
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