Which of the following is NOT a covenant under a Warranty Deed?

In the context of a Warranty Deed, the covenants included are designed to protect the interests of the grantee (the buyer) regarding the property being transferred. Each of the recognized covenants serves a specific purpose.

The covenant of seisin assures the grantee that the grantor actually owns the property and has the legal right to convey it. This means the property is legally theirs to sell.

The warranty forever provides the grantee with a guarantee that they will always have clear title to the property, with the grantor being responsible for any claims or disputes that may arise in the future regarding that title.

Further assurance is a covenant that obligates the grantor to take any necessary actions in the future to ensure that the title remains clear and that the grantee’s ownership is protected.

In contrast, the right to encroach does not fit within the traditional framework of covenants found in a Warranty Deed. This phrase typically refers to a situation where a property owner may overstep their boundaries, such as a fence built into a neighbor's property line. It is not a protective covenant for the grantee and does not guarantee ownership or title security.

Thus, the correct understanding of the question reveals that the right to encroach is not