Escrow & Title
In Oregon, 'constructive notice' provided by recording a deed means:
AOnly the buyer and seller are notified of the transfer
BThe world is presumed to have knowledge of the recorded document, whether or not they actually read it✓ Correct
CThe lender is notified that the deed has been recorded
DNotice has been physically delivered to all adjacent property owners
Explanation
Recording a deed in Oregon's county public records provides constructive notice — the legal presumption that the entire world has knowledge of the recorded information. Anyone who fails to search the public record is deemed to have constructive notice of all recorded documents.
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