Also called a non-warranty deed, a quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest the grantor currently has in the property, if any. The grantor only “remises, releases, and quitclaims” their interest in the property to the grantee. There are no warranties or promises regarding the quality of the title.
The most common deed form in Arizona is the warranty deed. Warranty deeds provide protection to the buyer in the form of a warranty by the seller that guarantees no issues with the title. Quitclaim deeds are available in Arizona, but often not insurable.
A traditional deed simply transfers the ownership of a property from one party to another (in other words, the seller to the buyer.) Whoever legally holds the deed is the rightful owner of the property. A warranty deed, on the other hand, contains special assurances that the seller makes to the buyer.
Quitclaim deeds do not contain any implied warranties or covenants. Under a quitclaim deed, the grantor simply transfers its whole interest in the described real estate, but makes no covenant or representation that the grantor in fact has any interest in the subject property.
Texas deeds without warranty While the deed without warranty sells and conveys the property to the buyer, it's only slightly better than a quitclaim deed. It conveys title to the buyer, but there's no warranty against any defects in the title.
The key distinctions include: Interest transferred – A quitclaim deed conveys only the grantor's current ownership share, which may be incomplete. A warranty deed transfers the property in its entirety. Warranties and protection – Quitclaim deeds provide zero warranties or protection for the grantee.
A deed without warranty is a deed that conveys title but with no warranty against any problems with the title. A buyer who later discovers the presence of easements or problems with the title cannot sue the seller. Deeds without a warranty offer no protection for buyers, but they may be useful in limited circumstances.
A warranty deed makes a promise to the buyer that the seller has good title to the property. A quitclaim deed, on the other hand, makes no promises. A quitclaim deed just says; whatever interest I have in this property, I give to you.
It is common for property sales to use a quitclaim deed and protect the buyer through contract law. However, another way to handle this is with a warranty deed.
Common uses – Typically, quitclaim deeds are used for lower-risk transfers between related parties. In contrast, warranty deeds are used for real estate sales and high-value transactions involving unrelated grantees.