Which of the following is true of a quitclaim deed?

A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument used to transfer interest in real property. Unlike warranty deeds, it offers no covenants or warranties about the quality of the title. The grantor simply transfers whatever interest they may have—if any—to the grantee. Because of this, its most common and appropriate use is to cure a "cloud on the title," which is any claim or potential encumbrance that makes the title's validity uncertain. By having the party with the potential claim sign a quitclaim deed, they release their interest, thus clearing the title.

A. A quitclaim deed transfers whatever ownership interest the grantor has, which can include a full fee simple title.

B. A standard quitclaim deed contains no warranties, which is in direct contrast to a special warranty deed that guarantees the title against claims arising from the grantor's actions.

D. A quitclaim deed is a legally recognized document for conveying an interest in real property and is, therefore, eligible for recording in the public land records.

1. Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 183, § 2. This statute provides the statutory form for a "Quitclaim Deed" in Massachusetts. While the form itself is recordable and can convey fee simple, its primary function in resolving title issues is a fundamental principle of property law.

2. Wilson, D. A. (2011). The Quitclaim Deed: A Primer for Practitioners. Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, 46(2), 389–411. This peer-reviewed journal article explains, "The most common use of a quitclaim deed is to clear a cloud on the title... The quitclaim deed serves as a release of the claim of the party executing the deed" (p. 392).

3. Casner, A. J., et al. (2019). Cases and Text on Property (8th ed.). Aspen Publishing. As a foundational university property law textbook, it clarifies that quitclaim deeds are used to release uncertain interests or clear title defects, distinguishing them from warranty deeds which are used in typical sales transactions (Chapter 21, Section B: The Deed).