Special Warranty Deed
A deed in which the grantor warrants the title only against defects that arose during the grantor's own period of ownership.
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What does Special Warranty Deed mean on the Texas real estate exam?
Answer: A deed in which the grantor warrants the title only against defects that arose during the grantor's own period of ownership.
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Special Warranty Deed definition
A special warranty deed warrants the title only against defects that arose while the grantor owned the property. It does not protect the buyer against problems that existed before the grantor took title.
It offers less protection than a general warranty deed, which covers the entire chain of title, and more than a quitclaim deed, which warrants nothing.
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