Effect of Certain Expressions in Deeds

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Effect of Certain Expressions in Deeds.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Form and Effect of Deeds and Covenants; Liens”, which is part of Subtitle I “Property Conveyances”, which is part of Title 55.1 “Property and Conveyances”. It contains 11 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 11 sections.

§ 55.1-353	Effect of word "covenants."
§ 55.1-354	Effect of covenant of general warranty
§ 55.1-355	Covenant of special warranty
§ 55.1-356	Words "with general warranty," "with special warranty," and "with English covenants of title" construed
§ 55.1-357	Implied warranties on new homes
§ 55.1-358	Effect of certain transfer fee covenants
§ 55.1-359	Covenant of "right to convey."
§ 55.1-360	Covenant for "quiet possession" and "free from all encumbrances."
§ 55.1-361	Covenant for "further assurances."
§ 55.1-362	Covenant of "no act to encumber."
§ 55.1-363	Effect of certain words of release in a deed