Covenants

Question 1

Types of Present Covenants

Answer 1

• Do NOT run with the land

1. Covenant of seisin
2. Covenant of right to convey
3. Covenant against encumbrances

Question 2

Covenant of Seisin

Answer 2

Grantor promises that he owns and possesses the estate granted

Question 3

Covenant of Right to Convey

Answer 3

Grantor promises that he has the right to convey the property

Question 4

Covenant against encumbrances

Answer 4

Grantor promises that there are no encumbrances on the property

Question 5

Types of Future Covenants

Answer 5

DO run with the land

1. Covenant of quiet enjoyment
2. Covenant of warranty
3. Covenant of future assurance

Question 6

Covenant of Quiet enjoyment

Answer 6

Grantor covenants that the grantee will not be disturbed by a superior claim

Question 7

Covenant of warranty

Answer 7

1. Grantor guarantees that he will assist in defending title against lawful claims
2. and will compensate the grantee for losses sustained by an assertion of superior title

Question 8

Covenant of Further Assurances

Answer 8

Grantor promises to take whatever steps may be required to perfect defects of title