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====== Warranty Deed ======

A **warranty deed** is a deed that provides the **highest level of protection** to the grantee by guaranteeing **clear title** and defending against **all title defects**, past and present.

===== Key Characteristics =====
  * Conveys **title** to real property
  * Includes **express warranties**
  * Protects the grantee against **all defects**
  * Rarely used in **California**

===== Types of Warranty Deeds =====
  * **General Warranty Deed**
    * Grantor warrants title against all defects, even those before ownership

  * **Special Warranty Deed**
    * Grantor warrants only against defects occurring during their ownership

===== Warranty Deed vs Grant Deed =====
  * **Warranty Deed**
    * Full warranties
    * Maximum buyer protection

  * **Grant Deed**
    * Limited implied warranties
    * Common in California

===== Exam Tip =====
  * Warranty deeds provide **more protection** than grant deeds
  * California favors **grant deeds**, not warranty deeds