Lesson 10: Transfer of Real Property

Question 1

habendum clause

Answer 1

Many deeds contain a habendum clause (also called a “to have and to hold” clause), which describes the type of estate being conveyed.

In most cases, this is a fee simple interest, in which the grantor passes all ownership interest in the property to the grantee.

But if the grantor is conveying a life estate or a qualified estate, this is usually made clear in the deed.