Property Ownership

A special warranty deed differs from a general warranty deed in that it:

AContains no warranties whatsoever
BWarrants only against defects or claims arising during the grantor's period of ownership✓ Correct
CIs used only for commercial property transfers
DDoes not need to be recorded to be effective

Explanation

A special warranty deed contains limited warranties — the grantor only warrants against defects or claims that arose during the grantor's ownership, not claims that may have arisen before the grantor acquired the property. It is common in foreclosure sales and estate transfers.

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