Escrow & Title
A Minnesota seller provides a special warranty deed. This deed warrants title only:
AAgainst all claims from any source, past or present
BAgainst claims arising during the seller's period of ownership only✓ Correct
CAgainst claims arising from third parties, not from the seller's own acts
DAgainst claims related to unpaid property taxes only
Explanation
A special warranty deed (also called a limited warranty deed or covenant against grantor's acts) warrants title only against defects arising during the seller's ownership period. The grantor does not warrant against defects that preexisted their ownership. This is commonly used in foreclosure sales, estate sales, and commercial transactions where the seller may not have full knowledge of prior title history.
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