Which deed provides warranty only against defects arising during the grantor's period of ownership?

The Limited Warranty Deed is the correct answer because it specifically provides a warranty from the grantor that only applies to defects that may have arisen during the grantor's period of ownership. This means that the grantor is assuring the grantee that the title is good as long as the issues occurred while the grantor owned the property. The grantor is not liable for any defects or claims that may have existed before their ownership.

This type of deed is often used in transactions involving properties that may have been owned by multiple parties or where the seller has limited knowledge about the property's history. Therefore, it offers a balanced approach that gives the buyer some level of protection without the grantor being responsible for historical problems they did not create.

In contrast, a General Warranty Deed offers broader protection by providing warranties covering the property's entire history—this includes the period before the grantor acquired the property, making it a stronger form of deed. A Quitclaim Deed, on the other hand, does not provide any warranties at all, essentially transferring whatever interest the grantor has without guaranteeing that it is a valid or marketable title. A Grant Deed typically provides some assurances but does not limit those assurances to the grantor's period of ownership, making it