Escrow & Title
In Illinois, a 'warranty of seisin' in a general warranty deed means the grantor warrants that:
AThe property is free from all liens of any kind
BThe grantor actually owns the property and has the right to convey it✓ Correct
CAll improvements are fully permitted and code-compliant
DThe boundaries are accurately described in the deed
Explanation
The covenant of seisin in a general warranty deed is the grantor's warranty that they actually own the property and have the legal right and authority to convey it. If the grantor does not actually own the property they are conveying, this covenant is breached.
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