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A special warranty deed is a deed transferring or conveying ownership of property in which the grantor (seller or transferor) promises (covenants) to defend the title only against other defects, liens, encumbrances, or claims made by the grantor or by someone claiming by or under the grantor.

In other words, a special warranty deed provides a limited warranty of title and does not warrant against claims or defects in the title that existed before the grantor took possession of the property.

In Connecticut, a special warranty deed is a legal document used to transfer property ownership where the grantor (seller) provides a limited warranty of title. This warranty only covers the period during which the grantor owned the property. The grantor assures the grantee (buyer) that they will defend against any claims or defects in the title that arose during their period of ownership, but not against any issues that existed before they took possession of the property. This type of deed is less protective for the buyer compared to a general warranty deed, which guarantees the title against all past defects, regardless of when they arose. Special warranty deeds are often used in commercial property transactions and in situations where the grantor has owned the property for a limited time and thus does not want to warrant the entire history of the property.

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