covenant against encumbrances

A grantor’s promise that the property has no visible or invisible encumbrances.

• In a special warranty deed, the covenant is limited to encumbrances made by the grantor.

— Also termed general covenant against encumbrances. Cf. special covenant against encumbrances. [Cases: Covenants 42, 64. C.J.S. Covenants § 19.]

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