General Warranty Deed
Future Covenants
Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; Covenant of Warranty; Covenant of Further Assurances
Present Covenants
Covenant of Seisin; Covenant of the Right to Convey; Covenant against Encumbrances
Covenant of Warranty
Grantor promises to defend against future assertions of encroachment.
Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
Grantor promises to defend against future challenges to the grantee's title to the property.
Covenant of Further Assurances
Grantor promises to fix future title problems.
General Warranty Deed
Provides the greatest amount of title protection; grantor warrants title against all defects, *even if the grantor didn't cause the defects.*
Covenant of Seisin
Warrants that the deed describes the land in question.
Covenant of Right to Convey
Warrants that the grantor has the right to convey the property.
Covenant against Encumbrances
Warrants that there are no undisclosed encumbrances on the property that could limit its value.