Escrow & Title
In Rhode Island, a quitclaim deed transfers:
AA guaranteed clear title to the buyer
BWhatever interest the grantor has in the property, with no warranties✓ Correct
COnly the surface rights, not subsurface rights
DTitle subject to a life estate
Explanation
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property (which may be nothing) with no warranties or guarantees. It is commonly used in Rhode Island for transfers between family members or to clear a title defect.
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