Illinois Special Warranty Deed
About this form
A Special Warranty Deed is a legal document in which the grantor guarantees that they hold clear title to the property and have the authority to transfer it to the grantee. Unlike a general warranty deed, a special warranty deed only covers claims against the property during the period the grantor owned it. This deed is commonly used in real estate transactions where the seller wishes to limit their liability for past claims or defects related to the property.
Main sections of this form
- Identification of the grantor(s) and grantee(s).
- A legal description of the property being transferred.
- Clauses specifying the grantor's limited warranty of title.
- Signature lines for the grantor(s).
- Notarization section to validate the deed.
When this form is needed
This form is typically used when a property owner wants to sell real estate while only guaranteeing the title for the time they have owned it. It is suitable for transactions involving commercial properties, residential homes, or other real estate where the seller desires to limit liability for historical claims on the property. It can also be appropriate in situations where a buyer is receiving property through a transfer from a business entity.
Who can use this document
This form is intended for:
- Individual property owners looking to sell real estate.
- Entities or businesses transferring property to another party.
- Buyers and sellers engaged in real estate transactions requiring a limited warranty of title.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full name and address.
- Provide the legal description of the property being conveyed.
- Include the sale date and any consideration received for the property.
- Ensure all parties sign the document where indicated.
- Have the deed notarized to make it legally binding.
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- Failing to provide a complete legal description of the property.
- Not securing the necessary signatures from all grantors.
- Overlooking the notarization requirement.
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In Illinois, a special warranty deed transfers title in fee simple to the grantee with warranties and covenants of title that are limited to only the acts of the grantor or that result from the acts of the grantor and is the form of deed customarily used in commercial real estate transactions.
It's important to note that a warranty deed does not actually prove the grantor has ownership (a title search is the best way to prove that), but it is a promise by the grantor that they are transferring ownership and if it turns out they don't actually own the property, the grantor will be responsible for compensating
In order to make the Warranty Deed legally binding, the Seller needs to sign it front of a notary public. Then signed and notarized deed must be filed at the city or county office for recording property documents. Before filing with this office all previously billed property taxes must be paid in full.
Locate the most recent deed to the property. Create the new deed. Sign and notarize the new deed. Record the deed in the Illinois land records.
A special warranty deed to real estate offers protection to the buyer through the seller's guarantee that the title has been free and clear of encumbrances during their ownership of the property. It does not guarantee clear title beyond their ownership.
Let's start with the definition of a deed: DEED: A written instrument by which one party, the Grantor, conveys the title of ownership in property to another party, the Grantee. A Warranty Deed contains promises, called covenants, that the Grantor makes to the Grantee.
Typically, the lender will provide you with a copy of the deed of trust after the closing. The original warranty deeds are often mailed to the grantee after they are recorded. These are your original copies and should be kept in a safe place, such as a fireproof lockbox or a safe deposit box at a financial institution.
A warranty deed guarantees that: The grantor is the rightful owner of the property and has the legal right to transfer the title.The title would withstand third-party claims to ownership of the property. The grantor will do anything to ensure the grantee's title to the property.
One of the most common ways property owners add spouses to real estate titles is by using quitclaim deeds. Once completed and filed, quitclaim deed forms effectually transfer a share of ownership from the owners, or grantors, to their spouses, or the grantees.
