Granting Clause in a Florida Deed
The granting clause is the operative language that actually transfers property ownership. It is the essential element distinguishing a deed from any other document and must clearly express the grantor's intent to convey.
Standard Language
- General warranty: "does hereby grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release, convey, and confirm"
- Special warranty: "does hereby grant, bargain, and sell"
- Quitclaim: "does hereby remise, release, and quitclaim"
Required Elements
- Words of conveyance (intent to transfer)
- Grantor identification (who conveys)
- Grantee identification (who receives)
- Property description (legal description)
- Consideration (customary but not strictly required)
Defective Clauses
Can make deeds void, trigger title claims, require corrective deeds, or necessitate quiet title actions. Title companies review before recording.
Related Terms
- Evidence of Title — Deed components
- Closing — Deed review at closing
- Encumbrance — Exceptions in the deed
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 689
Governs the requirements for transferring real property in Florida, including deed execution, delivery, and recording.
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