Property Ownership
What is the legal effect of a quitclaim deed in Ohio?
AIt conveys all ownership rights with full warranties
BIt conveys only whatever interest the grantor has at the time, with no warranties of title✓ Correct
CIt voids all prior deeds
DIt is used only for correcting errors in prior deeds
Explanation
A quitclaim deed in Ohio conveys whatever interest the grantor currently holds, with no warranties of any kind. If the grantor has no interest, the deed conveys nothing. Quitclaim deeds are used to resolve title issues, among family members, or when full warranties are not needed.
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