Escrow & Title
In Virginia, 'actual notice' of a prior claim means:
AThe claim is recorded in the public records
BThe party actually knows about the claim from direct information or investigation✓ Correct
CThe VREB has been notified
DA newspaper published a notice
Explanation
Actual notice means a party has direct, subjective knowledge of a prior claim or interest. This differs from constructive notice, which is deemed knowledge based on recorded documents regardless of actual awareness.
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