Escrow & Title
Under Virginia's priority rules, which lien generally has first priority?
AThe most recently recorded deed of trust
BA mechanic's lien for recent improvements
CReal property tax liens✓ Correct
DThe first deed of trust recorded
Explanation
In Virginia, real property tax liens (ad valorem taxes) have super-priority over all other liens, including deeds of trust and judgment liens, regardless of when they were recorded.
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