Property Ownership

In Ohio, a deed that contains a 'habendum clause' ('to have and to hold') serves to:

ARestrict the grantee from selling the property
BDefine the extent of the estate or interest being granted✓ Correct
CProvide a warranty of title
DCreate a joint tenancy between co-buyers

Explanation

The habendum clause ('to have and to hold') in a deed defines the quality and quantity of the estate being conveyed — for example, fee simple or life estate — and the limitations or conditions of the grant.

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