Property Ownership
In Rhode Island, a deed must be 'delivered and accepted' to be effective. This means:
AThe deed must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds
BThe grantor must physically hand the deed to the grantee, who must accept it✓ Correct
CThe deed must be sent by certified mail
DThe deed must be acknowledged before a notary public
Explanation
For a deed to be legally effective in transferring title, it must be delivered by the grantor with the intent to pass title and accepted by the grantee. Recording is constructive notice but not required for the transfer to be effective between the parties.
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