Why does the North Carolina Conner Act require deeds to be recorded?

The Conner Act in North Carolina requires that certain real estate documents (including deeds, leases over 3 years, and easements) must be recorded in order to be enforceable against third parties. Recording a deed provides constructive notice to the world that an ownership transfer has occurred. Constructive notice is a legal concept meaning everyone is deemed to know the facts once the document is publicly recorded. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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