Chap. 5

Question 0

• covenant of seisin-warrants the grantor has the right to convey title;
• covenant against encumbrances-warrants the property is free from liens or encumbrances unless expressly stated;
• covenant of quiet enjoyment- makes the grantor liable for damages if the grantee’s title is found to be inferior;
• covenant of further assurance- the grantor’s promise to obtain any other document necessary to convey good title;
• covenant of warranty forever- the grant it’s promise to compensate the grantee if the title fails at any future time
• three common types of deeds*

Answer 0

General warranty deed

Question 1

Adverse possession

Answer 1

Property seizure occurring when someone who is not the lawful property owner takes possession of property for the length of time specified by stater law and usually in a way that is Open,Continuous,Exclusive,Adverse,Notorious

Question 2

Two warranties:

• warranty that the grantor received title
• warranty that property was unencumbered by grantor
• three common types of deeds*

Answer 2

Special warranty deed

Question 3

• no express or implied covenants or warranties
• used primarily to convey less than fee simple or to cure a title defect
• three common types of deeds*

Answer 3

Quitclaim deed