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====== Grant Deed ======

A **grant deed** is a [[deed]] used to **transfer ownership of real property** that provides **limited implied warranties** from the grantor to the grantee.

===== Key Characteristics =====
  * Conveys **title** to real property
  * Provides **implied warranties**
  * Commonly used in **California**
  * Offers more protection than a quitclaim deed

===== Implied Warranties =====
  * The grantor has **not previously conveyed** the property to another
  * The property is **free of undisclosed encumbrances** created by the grantor

===== Grant Deed vs Quitclaim Deed =====
  * **Grant Deed**
    * Implied warranties
    * Greater protection for the grantee

  * **[[Quitclaim Deed]]**
    * No warranties
    * Conveys only the interest the grantor may have

===== Exam Tip =====
  * California primarily uses **grant deeds**
  * Grant deeds provide **limited**, not full, warranties