Can a warranty deed be challenged in court?

And it is possible for a quitclaim deed to be challenged. If a quitclaim deed is challenged in court, the issue is whether the property was legally transferred and if the grantor had the legal right to transfer the property. A warranty deed is a legal document used to transfer real property.

How do I change the warranty deed on my home?

Call the mortgage lender, title company and the local property records office and inform them that you need to change the warranty deed on your property. Each of these parties will have unique guidelines to follow and paperwork to fill out.

What do you need to know about a general warranty deed?

The guarantee not only applies to the seller, but it applies to all of the individuals or entities involved in the chain of title for that particular property. By providing a general warranty deed, you are also positively asserting that there are no debts or liens on the property.

What’s the difference between a quitclaim and a warranty deed?

A warranty deed is pretty much what it sounds like: it offers a warranty of the grantor’s legal title in the property. A quitclaim deed, on the other hand, only conveys the right, title, and interest the grantor has in the property.

How is a quitclaim deed different from a warranty deed?

While a Warranty Deed guarantees that there are no other existing claims on the property, a Quitclaim Deed does not. Both deeds transfer interest in a property from a grantor (property owner) to a grantee or buyer. Quitclaim Deeds are often used between people who know each other well, such as family members,…