Escrow & Title
In New Mexico, a 'warranty of title' in a general warranty deed protects the grantee by covenanting against:
APhysical defects in the property
BAll claims of title by third parties arising at any time, including before the grantor's ownership✓ Correct
CFuture zoning changes
DEnvironmental contamination
Explanation
A general warranty deed includes a covenant of warranty — the grantor promises to defend the grantee's title against all lawful claims by third parties, regardless of when the defect arose. This is the strongest title warranty available.
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