It’s important to not confuse a warranty deed with other related legal documents because the consequences of using the wrong one could be severe. Covenant of Further Assurances: Grantor promises to fix future problems with the title Covenant of Warranty: Grantor promises to defend against any future encroachment challenges to the Grantee’s property Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment: Grantor promises to defend against any future challenges to the Grantee’s title to the property
Covenant against Encumbrances: Grantor promises that there are no hidden or undisclosed mortgages, covenants, or easements that would burden the property or lower its value Future Covenants Covenant of the Right to Convey: Grantor promises that they have the legal authority to transfer the property to the Grantee Covenant of Seisin: Grantor promises that the deed describes the land being transferred
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Warranty deeds are sometimes called full covenant and warranty deeds because they contain six key promises (or covenants) that the Grantor makes to the Grantee: Present Covenants Table of ContentsĪ warranty deed is a legal document that a Grantor (e.g., a seller) uses to promise to the Grantee (e.g., a buyer) that they have the right to transfer a piece of real property (e.g., a house, land, or building). Every state has its own distinct warranty deed form, and there are several types of warranty deeds, each of which differs in terms of how much protection they give the Grantee. A warranty deed is a legal document used to transfer the ownership of a property to a new owner.