Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlabama Exam

In Alabama, a general warranty deed provides which guarantees?

AWarranty against defects arising only during the grantor's ownership, in general
BWarranty against all title defects, including those from previous ownersCorrect
CWarranty against zoning violations only
DWarranty that the property is free of environmental hazards

Why Warranty against all title defects, including those from previous owners Is Correct

Answer B: Warranty against all title defects, including those from previous owners

A general warranty deed provides the broadest protection — the grantor warrants the title against all defects, including those that arose before the grantor's ownership. This is the strongest form of deed available.

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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