Property Ownership
The doctrine of constructive notice in Vermont means that:
AA buyer must be physically shown all defects
BAnyone is deemed to have notice of documents properly recorded in the public land records✓ Correct
COnly actual knowledge of a defect is legally significant
DNotice is only effective if given in writing directly to the buyer
Explanation
Constructive notice holds that everyone is legally presumed to know what is in the public records, even if they haven't actually reviewed them. Recording a deed or mortgage provides constructive notice to the world.
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