Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlabama Exam

An 'as-is' clause in a deed has what effect?

AIt removes all warranties from a general warranty deed, as a general rule

BIt has no effect on a quitclaim deed since it already has no warrantiesCorrect

CIt is the same as a special warranty deed

DIt is not legally recognized in Alabama

Why It has no effect on a quitclaim deed since it already has no warranties Is Correct

Answer B: It has no effect on a quitclaim deed since it already has no warranties

A quitclaim deed already makes no warranties, so an 'as-is' clause in such a deed has no additional effect — it merely restates what is already implied.

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Deed

A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).

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Deed

A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).

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