Contracts
Under Oregon's land sale contract (contract for deed) law, the seller retains legal title until:
AThe buyer takes possession of the property
BThe buyer makes the first payment
CThe buyer has paid the full purchase price and a deed is delivered✓ Correct
DThe contract is recorded in the county deed records
Explanation
In a land sale contract (also called a contract for deed or installment land contract), the seller retains legal title while the buyer has equitable title and possession. The seller's legal title serves as security for the purchase price. Only after the buyer has made all payments and fulfilled all contract obligations does the seller deliver the deed transferring legal title. Oregon has laws protecting buyers in land sale contracts from arbitrary forfeiture.
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