Property OwnershipIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, a 'covenant of seisin' in a warranty deed means the grantor warrants that:

AThe property is free of contamination
BThe grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey itCorrect
CThe property will not be taken by eminent domain
DThe grantee will not be disturbed in their possession, as a general rule

Why The grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it Is Correct

Answer B: The grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it

The covenant of seisin is the grantor's warranty that they actually own the property and have the legal right to convey it. 'Seisin' is an old common law term for lawful possession of land.

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