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What is the purpose of the Covenant of Warranty in a warranty deed?
What is the purpose of the Covenant of Warranty in a warranty deed?
- To assure there are no outstanding superior interests to the title at the time of conveyance (correct)
- To guarantee the grantor holds legal title to the exact estate conveyed
- To ensure the grantee will enjoy and possess the property
- To confirm the grantor has the legal right to convey the property
Which covenant assures that there are no outstanding rights to the estate that would diminish its value?
Which covenant assures that there are no outstanding rights to the estate that would diminish its value?
- Covenant of Further Assurances
- Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
- Covenant of Seisin
- Covenant Against Encumbrances (correct)
Under a statutory warranty deed, what do the common law covenants of title cover?
Under a statutory warranty deed, what do the common law covenants of title cover?
- Acts occurring after the grantor's ownership
- Acts occurring only prior to the grantor's ownership
- Acts occurring both prior to and during the grantor's ownership (correct)
- Acts occurring only during the grantor's ownership
In a statutory warranty deed, which covenant confirms the grantor has the legal right to convey the property?
In a statutory warranty deed, which covenant confirms the grantor has the legal right to convey the property?
What does the Covenant of Seisin ensure in a warranty deed?
What does the Covenant of Seisin ensure in a warranty deed?
What is covered by the warranties in a statutory warranty deed?
What is covered by the warranties in a statutory warranty deed?
What is the last title transaction that must be recorded at least 30 years prior to determine marketability under Florida's Marketable Record Title Act?
What is the last title transaction that must be recorded at least 30 years prior to determine marketability under Florida's Marketable Record Title Act?
Which type of deed conveys the after-acquired title of the grantor in the property?
Which type of deed conveys the after-acquired title of the grantor in the property?
What type of deed is often used in commercial transactions in Florida, with the understanding that title insurance can cover the risks of claims by predecessors in title?
What type of deed is often used in commercial transactions in Florida, with the understanding that title insurance can cover the risks of claims by predecessors in title?
What does a quit claim deed convey?
What does a quit claim deed convey?
Under what circumstances are quit claim deeds often used?
Under what circumstances are quit claim deeds often used?
What types of estates can be conveyed by non-freehold interests?
What types of estates can be conveyed by non-freehold interests?
Which covenant is generally associated with easements unless otherwise specified?
Which covenant is generally associated with easements unless otherwise specified?
What is the difference between easements appurtenant and easements in gross?
What is the difference between easements appurtenant and easements in gross?
'Easements in gross are not favored by the courts' - when is this statement true?
'Easements in gross are not favored by the courts' - when is this statement true?
According to Florida Statute Section 695.26, which of the following must be included on instruments executed in Florida that convey interests in real property?
According to Florida Statute Section 695.26, which of the following must be included on instruments executed in Florida that convey interests in real property?
What space is reserved on instruments for use by the clerk of the circuit court?
What space is reserved on instruments for use by the clerk of the circuit court?
For instruments conveying interests in real property, what information must be included about the grantee(s)?
For instruments conveying interests in real property, what information must be included about the grantee(s)?
Which of the following instruments is not exempt from the printing requirements in Section 695.26?
Which of the following instruments is not exempt from the printing requirements in Section 695.26?
If a notary performed an online notarization, what additional information must they include on the instrument?
If a notary performed an online notarization, what additional information must they include on the instrument?
The requirements of Section 695.26 apply to which of the following types of instruments?
The requirements of Section 695.26 apply to which of the following types of instruments?
What is the presumption regarding an easement if doubt exists as to its real nature?
What is the presumption regarding an easement if doubt exists as to its real nature?
What are the implied covenants generally found in leases, unless expressly disclaimed or limited?
What are the implied covenants generally found in leases, unless expressly disclaimed or limited?
According to Florida Statute Section 689.01, what is required for conveyances of freehold, or for a term of more than 1 year, or any uncertain interest in real property, and all estates for years?
According to Florida Statute Section 689.01, what is required for conveyances of freehold, or for a term of more than 1 year, or any uncertain interest in real property, and all estates for years?
What is required by Florida Statute Section 725.01 for contracts, leases, and interests affecting real property for a period of more than one year?
What is required by Florida Statute Section 725.01 for contracts, leases, and interests affecting real property for a period of more than one year?
What is required by Florida Statute Section 695.03 for recording any instrument concerning real property?
What is required by Florida Statute Section 695.03 for recording any instrument concerning real property?
If an instrument is signed by a party not in the granting clause, what is the effect?
If an instrument is signed by a party not in the granting clause, what is the effect?
What is the effect of a deed omitting the name of the grantee?
What is the effect of a deed omitting the name of the grantee?
Since when have deeds executed by men or women of their separate property (not including homestead) been freely given?
Since when have deeds executed by men or women of their separate property (not including homestead) been freely given?
What is the maximum value of a minor's interest in property that can be conveyed by a deed from the natural guardian?
What is the maximum value of a minor's interest in property that can be conveyed by a deed from the natural guardian?
Which of the following entities is qualified to receive and transfer property in its own name?
Which of the following entities is qualified to receive and transfer property in its own name?
Which of the following is true about voluntary unincorporated associations?
Which of the following is true about voluntary unincorporated associations?
What is required if a trust is intended to operate as a testamentary transfer?
What is required if a trust is intended to operate as a testamentary transfer?
Who may be parties to a conveyance?
Who may be parties to a conveyance?
What is the effect of the provisions of Chapter 689, Florida Statutes, on the requirement of consideration for a valid conveyance?
What is the effect of the provisions of Chapter 689, Florida Statutes, on the requirement of consideration for a valid conveyance?
What is the general requirement for the legal description of the property to be conveyed?
What is the general requirement for the legal description of the property to be conveyed?
What is the effect of the type of conveyance instrument used (e.g., deed, quit-claim, etc.) on the estate conveyed?
What is the effect of the type of conveyance instrument used (e.g., deed, quit-claim, etc.) on the estate conveyed?
What is the significance of the inclusion of words such as "warrant and defend" in a conveyance?
What is the significance of the inclusion of words such as "warrant and defend" in a conveyance?
What is the general requirement for the words of conveyance used in an instrument?
What is the general requirement for the words of conveyance used in an instrument?
What is one way a conveyance of real property can be described, other than a metes and bounds or platted legal description?
What is one way a conveyance of real property can be described, other than a metes and bounds or platted legal description?
What is the purpose of explicitly stating exceptions to warranties in a conveyance document, as discussed in the text?
What is the purpose of explicitly stating exceptions to warranties in a conveyance document, as discussed in the text?
What is the general rule regarding the number of witnesses required for a conveyance of an interest in real property in Florida?
What is the general rule regarding the number of witnesses required for a conveyance of an interest in real property in Florida?
What is the significance of the 2020 change to Section 689.01 of the Florida Statutes mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 2020 change to Section 689.01 of the Florida Statutes mentioned in the text?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a conveyance by a limited liability company in Florida?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a conveyance by a limited liability company in Florida?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'real estate taxes become a lien on January 1st, although they are not due or payable until November 1st'?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'real estate taxes become a lien on January 1st, although they are not due or payable until November 1st'?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a conveyance document by a corporation in Florida?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a conveyance document by a corporation in Florida?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'the signature of a party may be affixed by the person or entity who is the party to the instrument, by the agent for such party, or by such other persons as may be permitted under applicable law'?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'the signature of a party may be affixed by the person or entity who is the party to the instrument, by the agent for such party, or by such other persons as may be permitted under applicable law'?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'a conveyance of "all my lands" may be insufficient in a general context to impart sufficient notice to third parties'?
What is the significance of the statement in the text that 'a conveyance of "all my lands" may be insufficient in a general context to impart sufficient notice to third parties'?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a mortgage on real property in Florida?
What is the general rule regarding the execution of a mortgage on real property in Florida?
