Which covenant guarantees that the grantor is the rightful owner of the property in a Warranty Deed?

The covenant that guarantees the grantor is the rightful owner of the property in a Warranty Deed is the one that specifically addresses the grantor's legal ability to transfer ownership. This is known as the rights to convey. When a grantor enters into a Warranty Deed, they make assurances that they have the authority to sell the property, meaning they are indeed the rightful owner and have the legal capacity to convey it to the grantee.

This is an essential aspect of property transfer because it provides the grantee with assurance that there are no legal hiccups regarding the ownership of the property. They can be confident that the title being conveyed is legitimate and free from claims against it.

Other covenants in a Warranty Deed, such as quiet enjoyment or warranty forever, serve different functions. Quiet enjoyment typically protects the grantee from disturbances or interruptions in their possession of the property, while warranty forever pertains to the grantor's ongoing responsibility to defend the title against future claims. Further assurance involves the grantor's commitment to execute any additional documents necessary to perfect title if needed. However, none of these directly confirm the grantor's ownership in the same way that rights to convey does.