What is a special warranty deed?

[ankita]

I’m trying to understand real estate terms and came across the question, what is a special warranty deed? From what I gather, it’s a legal document that provides limited protection to the buyer, as the seller only guarantees the property’s title against issues that arose during their period of ownership. Can anyone explain this in simpler terms with an example?

 

[Lucky]

A special warranty deed is a legal document used in real estate transactions that guarantees the property’s title is clear only during the seller’s ownership period. Unlike a general warranty deed, it doesn’t cover claims before the seller owned the property. Buyers receive limited protection, making it important to conduct a thorough title search beforehand.

 

[Rick_Grimes]

A special warranty deed is a property deed where the seller only guarantees that they didn’t cause any title issues during their ownership. From my experience buying property, it’s more limited than a general warranty deed, which covers the property’s entire history.

 

[peterkavinsky]

A special warranty deed is a legal document that transfers property ownership, guaranteeing the seller held clear title only during their ownership period, not before.

 

[Emly]

A special warranty deed guarantees the seller only for problems or claims during the time they owned the property, not before.