Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, what is 'constructive notice' in the context of real property?
ANotice given verbally by a neighbor
BLegal notice imputed to all persons based on recorded documents in the public record✓ Correct
CNotice sent by certified mail
DNotice given at a public hearing
Explanation
Constructive notice is notice that the law presumes all persons to have because information is recorded in the public record (deed records, lien filings, etc.). Anyone who searches the records is deemed to know what was recorded.
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