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SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

A deed in which the grantor warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during grantor’s ownership of the property and not against defects existing before the time of grantor’s ownership.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 31

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