Constructive Notice

Actual Notice
Actual Notice refers to the conveyance of information to a party relating to a fact or proceeding that concerns that party, delivered directly to ensure awareness.
Constructive Notice
Constructive notice is a legal concept wherein an individual is presumed to have knowledge of a fact when such fact is a matter of public record, even if they do not have actual knowledge of it.
Legal Notice
A legal notice serves as a formalized notification required by law to communicate specific information to others. It ensures that all parties are informed about legal proceedings, decisions, or actions.
Notice
Notice in real estate refers to the official communication of a legal action or one’s intent to take an action. It serves to inform individuals or parties of important legal actions or changes regarding property and tenancy.
Public Record
A public record refers to official documents relating to real estate transactions that are maintained by a government office, typically a county courthouse. These records are accessible to the public and provide constructive notice regarding the existence of these documents.
Recording
Recording is the process of formally documenting instruments affecting the title to real property in a public registry, thus giving legal notice of the recorded facts to the world.

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