Which covenants include the present covenants of a general warranty deed?

Which covenants include the present covenants of a general warranty deed?

• A. General Warranty - Future Covenants (Prop)
• B. General Warranty - Present Covenants (Prop)
• C. Warranties (Prop)
• D. Easements (Prop)

Answer: (B)

Present covenants are the promises that attach at the moment the deed is delivered. In a general warranty deed, three covenants are present at conveyance: seisin (ownership of the estate), the grantor’s right to convey, and against encumbrances. These are the covenants that exist on the title at the time of transfer. The option that names General Warranty - Present Covenants correctly groups these present promises under the general warranty framework, distinguishing them from the future covenants (like quiet enjoyment and warranty/further assurances) and from unrelated concepts. The other options either refer to covenants that are not present covenants, are too broad, or are unrelated to the covenants in a general warranty deed.

Present covenants are the promises that attach at the moment the deed is delivered. In a general warranty deed, three covenants are present at conveyance: seisin (ownership of the estate), the grantor’s right to convey, and against encumbrances. These are the covenants that exist on the title at the time of transfer. The option that names General Warranty - Present Covenants correctly groups these present promises under the general warranty framework, distinguishing them from the future covenants (like quiet enjoyment and warranty/further assurances) and from unrelated concepts. The other options either refer to covenants that are not present covenants, are too broad, or are unrelated to the covenants in a general warranty deed.