Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenant Against Grantor's Acts (NJ)

by Practical Law Real Estate

A bargain and sale deed with a covenant against grantor's acts for transferring fee title and legal interests in New Jersey real property. This deed form is the most common type used in New Jersey real estate transactions and provides the grantee with a crucial warranty. The covenant against grantor's acts, under N.J.S.A. 46:4-6, is a promise that the grantor has not committed any act that would encumber the property's title during their ownership. This Standard Document outlines the necessary provisions for an enforceable real property conveyance, addressing key statutory requirements for identifying the grantor and grantee, stating consideration, and including a proper legal description. This resource provides a practical framework for ensuring the deed is valid, recordable, and offers the intended legal protection for a purchase and sale transaction in New Jersey. This Standard Document also contains integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips for both grantor's and grantee's.