In Pennsylvania, a warranty deed provides:
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No warranties
A warranty deed, by definition, provides warranties to the buyer. Option A describes a quitclaim deed, which offers no warranties and only transfers whatever interest the seller may have.
Warranty only for the seller's period of ownership
This describes a special warranty deed, not a general warranty deed. A special warranty only warrants against defects that occurred during the seller's ownership period, not from previous owners.
Full warranties against all title defects
Warranty only if specifically stated
Warranties in a general warranty deed are inherent and don't need to be specifically stated. They are automatically included in the deed when properly executed.
Why is this correct?
A general warranty deed in Pennsylvania provides full warranties against all title defects, including those from previous owners. This means the seller guarantees the title is clear and will defend against any claims, regardless of when the defect originated.
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