Escrow & Title
In Pennsylvania, what is a 'sheriff's deed' and when is it issued?
AA deed used to transfer property between government entities
BA deed issued following a judicial foreclosure sale to the winning bidder✓ Correct
CA deed with limited warranties used in estate sales
DA deed recorded by the county sheriff to confirm ownership of rural properties
Explanation
A sheriff's deed is issued to the successful bidder at a Pennsylvania judicial foreclosure (sheriff's sale). Since Pennsylvania uses judicial foreclosure, the court orders the sheriff to conduct the sale and issue a deed to the buyer. A sheriff's deed typically provides no warranty — the buyer takes the property as-is, subject to any senior liens that weren't extinguished by the foreclosure.
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