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CPA · Question 53 · Area II: Business Law
Which of the following is a requirement for a valid deed to transfer real property?
Which of the following is a requirement for a valid deed to transfer real property?
Answer options:
A.
The deed must be recorded.
B.
The deed must be signed by the grantee (buyer).
C.
The deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee.
D.
The deed must state the exact purchase price.
How to approach this question
Deed Requirements: Writing, Description of Land, Signature of Grantor, Delivery, Acceptance. Recording is for priority, not validity.
Full Answer
C.The deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee.✓ Correct
To be valid and effective to transfer title, a deed must be delivered by the grantor and accepted by the grantee. Recording is necessary to protect against subsequent purchasers (notice), but not for the validity of the transfer itself.
Common mistakes
Thinking recording is required for validity.
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