Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed (also called a limited warranty deed) in Arizona warrants title:
AAgainst all title defects ever
BOnly against defects created during the grantor's ownership period✓ Correct
COnly if the grantee pays full market value
DOnly for defects recorded in the county recorder's office
Explanation
A special warranty deed warrants title only against defects that arose during the grantor's period of ownership. It does not protect against defects existing before the grantor acquired the property.
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