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Habendum Clause ensures transfer of absolute title

Habendum Clause is a very common clause stated on deeds used to transfer ownership rights on property. The clause defines the nature of the estate granted to a person, the extent of the interest transferred and the rights and obligations on the property. What the clause implies The clause is written in the language - "To have and to hold the property herein granted to the party of the second part, the heirs and successors and assigns of the party of the second part, forever." The statement implies that the owner of real property or the grantor also known as the "party of the first part" in the deed is transferring the property-title to the grantee or "the party of the second part." Why the clause is included in a deed The clause is included in the deed in order to clarify that the grantor has transferred absolute title or ownership rights on the property to the grantee. This implies that the grantee receives title which is free of any lien or judgment. For instance, in case of transfer of life estate, a grantee holds ownership rights on property and can use it only for his lifetime. Upon his death, the ownership rights are transferred back to the grantor. With such a title, the grantee holds ownership rights only for his/her lifetime and cannot pass on the rights to his heirs or beneficiaries. In order to clarify that the property transfer is free from such restrictions, a Habendum Clause is used. How Habendum Clause differs from other Clause in a deed The Clause supplements the Granting Clause which is also a part of the deed. Unlike a Habendum Clause, the Granting Clause contains the words of the transfer of property to the grantee. These clauses help to determine the duration of the estate or other rights offered by the transfer in addition to the general rights of the parties involved in the transfer. In certain states like New York, a deed without a Habendum Clause creates an unmarketable title. Thus, both the Habendum and Granting Clauses make up a well drafted deed used to convey interest or title in the property. Related Article: Transferring Property Rights through Deed Other Clauses in Mortgage Demand clause allows lender to repayment the outstanding loan Assumption clause allow seller to transfer the mortgage 72 Hour Clause

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jrb47 Guest 0.10 Dollars($)	Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:08 pm    Post subject: quit claim conveience on deed my wife's parents quit claimed their house in equal parts to the four children the parents having right to remain until death. one son lives in the house with parents does the fact that he lives in the house bestow any additional rights to him. this is in massachusetts
Samantha Moderator Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 1441 Location: MASSACHUSETTS 118.98 Dollars($)	Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:59 pm    Post subject: Hi Jrb, Welcome to MortgageFit Forums. Your query has been attended here. Kindly check and do get back to us if you have any more query. God bless you. For Mortgagefit, Samantha

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