Florida — Titles, Deeds & Legal Descriptions — Florida Real Estate — State Law Practice Test
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In Florida, a seller wants to transfer whatever interest she may have in a parcel but make NO promises about the quality of the title. Under Ch.689 FS, which deed best fits?
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Under Florida law (§689.02–.03 FS), a deed that substantially follows the statutory warranty-deed form has what effect on the covenants of title?
- It conveys full common-law warranty covenants automatically, even without spelling them out — Correct answer
- It conveys no warranties unless each covenant is written out word for word
- It conveys only the covenant against the grantor's own acts (a special warranty)
- It conveys whatever interest the grantor has with no warranties at all
Explanation: §689.03 FS makes a deed in substantially the §689.02 statutory form a FULL warranty deed that conveys the common-law covenants of title against the grantor, the grantor's heirs, and all persons — even though the form does not spell each covenant out. This is Florida's statutory shorthand: the short form carries full warranties by operation of statute. Statutory warranty deed（法定担保契约）: a FL short-form deed that conveys full title covenants automatically. Source: §689.02–.03 FS.
Handbook: Florida Titles & Deeds — Statutory warranty deed covenants (§689.02–.03 FS)
Under §689.01 FS, what formality does Florida require for a deed conveying an interest in real property (other than a lease) to be validly executed?
- It must be signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses — Correct answer
- It only needs the grantor's signature; no witnesses are required in Florida
- It must be signed by both the grantor and the grantee before one witness
- It must be signed before a judge and filed with the circuit court
Explanation: §689.01 FS requires that an instrument conveying an interest in Florida real property be signed by the grantor in the presence of TWO subscribing witnesses (leases are excepted). Florida is one of the states that still mandates two witnesses for a deed, in addition to the notary acknowledgment needed for recording. Subscribing witness（见证签署人）: a person who signs a deed to attest the grantor's signing. Source: §689.01 FS.
Handbook: Florida Titles & Deeds — Execution of a deed / two witnesses (§689.01 FS)
In Florida, a seller wants to transfer whatever interest she may have in a parcel but make NO promises about the quality of the title. Under Ch.689 FS, which deed best fits?
- A quitclaim deed — Correct answer
- A statutory warranty deed
- A special warranty deed
- A bargain and sale deed with full covenants
Explanation: A quitclaim deed conveys only whatever interest (if any) the grantor holds and contains NO covenants or warranties of title. It is used in Florida to clear clouds, transfer between family members, or correct records. A special warranty deed, by contrast, warrants only against defects arising during the grantor's own ownership. Quitclaim deed（放弃权利契约）: a FL deed that passes the grantor's interest with no title warranties. Source: Ch.689 FS.
Handbook: Florida Titles & Deeds — Quitclaim vs special warranty deed (Ch.689 FS)