Escrow & Title
Constructive notice in North Carolina real estate means:
ANotice given directly to a person
BNotice that is implied by law because documents are recorded in the public record✓ Correct
CNotice posted on the property itself
DNotice sent by certified mail
Explanation
Constructive notice is the legal presumption that everyone has knowledge of recorded documents, even if they have not personally reviewed the records.
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