Escrow & Title
A Washington property has a right-of-way easement for a gas pipeline. This easement was recorded before the seller purchased the property. Under the race-notice statute, the seller's knowledge:
AEliminates the easement
BDoes not matter because the recorded easement provides constructive notice to all subsequent buyers✓ Correct
COnly matters if the buyer specifically asks about easements
DTriggers mandatory disclosure under Form 17 only
Explanation
A recorded easement provides constructive notice to all subsequent buyers, regardless of whether they have actual knowledge. The gas pipeline easement runs with the land and is binding on all future owners who take title subject to it.
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