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Vocabulary Entry
quitclaim
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of deed in which the seller transfers any interest they have in a property without any warranties.
Example Sentences
"The buyer received a quitclaim deed, which made the transaction simple."
"After the divorce, she decided to sign a quitclaim to transfer her interest in the house."
"He was surprised to learn that a quitclaim deed does not guarantee clear title to the property."
V
verb
To transfer ownership of property or a right to someone else without guaranteeing the extent of that ownership.
Example Sentences
"They decided to quitclaim the property to their son."
"She plans to quitclaim her share of the family estate."
"He not only wanted to quitclaim the land but also hoped to discuss future responsibilities."