Property Ownership
In Ohio, when a grantee records a deed, what benefit does this provide to the grantee?
AGuarantees the title is free from all defects
BProvides constructive notice to the world of the grantee's ownership interest✓ Correct
CCreates a new lien on the property
DTriggers the property tax assessment automatically
Explanation
Recording the deed provides constructive notice — everyone is legally presumed to know about the transfer. This protects the grantee against subsequent purchasers who might claim they had no notice of the prior transfer.
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