Escrow & Title
A special warranty deed differs from a general warranty deed in that:
AIt provides no warranties at all
BThe grantor only warrants title against defects arising during their ownership✓ Correct
CIt must be notarized by a New Hampshire attorney
DIt can only be used for commercial property
Explanation
A special warranty deed limits the grantor's warranty to the period of their own ownership — they do not warrant against defects that may have arisen before they took title.
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