Escrow & Title
In Virginia, a 'special warranty deed' differs from a general warranty deed in that the grantor:
AMakes no warranties whatsoever
BOnly warrants title against claims arising during the grantor's period of ownership✓ Correct
CWarrants title against all defects in history
DIs only used for commercial property transfers
Explanation
A special warranty deed (also called a limited warranty deed) only warrants title against defects that arose during the grantor's ownership. It does not warrant against pre-existing claims.
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