Which type of deed provides no warranty of title?

• A. Quitclaim deed
• B. General warranty deed
• C. Statutory warranty deed
• D. Bargain and sale deed

Answer: (A)

The concept here is how warranties flow with different kinds of deeds. A quitclaim deed provides no warranty of title. It simply transfers whatever interest the grantor has, if any, and it offers no assurances that the title is clear, that the grantor owns the property, or that there are no encumbrances. The grantee bears the risk of any title defects.

In contrast, a general warranty deed includes broad covenants protecting the grantee against title problems arising from the grantor or any prior owners—seisin, the right to convey, absence of encumbrances, further assurances, and quiet enjoyment—so it clearly provides warranties of title. A statutory warranty deed offers warranties defined by statute, giving some protection but not necessarily the full breadth of a general warranty. A bargain and sale deed typically conveys title without express covenants of title, though some jurisdictions imply limited protections; still, it does not match the complete zero-warranty nature of a quitclaim.

So, the deed that provides no warranty of title is the quitclaim deed.