Covenants In Deeds in United States
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Promises made by the grantor (in U.S. law) and grantee (in U.S. law) in the sale of real property (in U.S. law). The usual covenants by the grantor, which are printed in the deed, relate to the title (in U.S. law) to the property and to its quiet and peaceful enjoyment by the grantee. The grantor might make special promises not included in the usual printed form, such as agreeing to construct and maintain roadways. Covenants by the grantee are less common than covenants by the grantor. The most frequent use of covenants by the grantee is in connection with the sale of lots in subdivisions; they usually relate to the type of structure that may be erected on the premises. These covenants are not included in the usual printed form of deed, but special deeds that contain them are usually printed for the sale of lots in a specific subdivision.
Example of covenant by grantee: “And the said grantee does hereby for himself, his heirs and assigns, covenant with the said grantor, his heirs, executors, and administrators, that …”
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