Transfer of Property, 8% of the examination
Grant deed
The standard California deed, carrying two implied warranties.
Unless limited by the conveyance, use of 'grant' implies that the grantor has not previously conveyed the same estate to another and that it is free from encumbrances made, done, or suffered by the grantor or a person claiming under the grantor. These are limited covenants, not a guarantee against every title defect. A quitclaim conveys whatever interest the grantor has, possibly nothing, without these implied covenants. An ordinary deed takes effect through delivery and acceptance, not signing or recording alone.
What this is confused with
The exam rarely asks for a definition. It describes a situation and offers two terms that both sound plausible.
Quitclaim deed
Conveys only whatever interest the grantor happens to hold, with no warranties.
See also
Test the distinction
A relevant question from Transfer of Property, selected because its facts or explanation use this concept.
Which commonly used California conveyance deed carries two limited implied covenants?
Written to DRE's published topic list. Not a real examination question, since reproducing those is a misdemeanor under B&P Code section 123.
Primary sources
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