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Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed

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CONDOMINIUM UNIT QUITCLAIM DEED

After Recording Return to:







--------Above This Line Reserved For Official Use Only----------------

, a organized pursuant to General Laws Chapter , having a place of business at , (the "Grantor"), for consideration of and /100 Dollars ($ ) paid, grants to whose residence and post office address is , , , (the "Grantee") with QUITCLAIM COVENANTS, the Unit (the "Unit") Number , Building of the (the "Condominium"), located off (street) and (street), (city), (state), which Condominium was created pursuant to General Laws Chapter by the recording of a (the “Master Deed”) dated , 19 , and recorded on , 19 , with the in Book , Page .

Said Unit is designated the , contains approximately square feet and is shown on the (the “Floor Plans”) of the Building recorded with the Master Deed and on the Floor Plan attached hereto and made a part hereof, to which is affixed the verified statement in the form required by said Chapter , Section .

Said Unit is hereby conveyed together with:

1. An undivided % interest in the Common Areas and Facilities of the Condominium, as it may be amended pursuant to provisions of the Master Deed;

2. The exclusive right to use those Common Areas and Facilities appurtenant to said Unit as set forth in Section of the Master Deed;

3. All other rights, easements, agreements, interests and provisions contained in the Master Deed, the Declaration of Trust of the Condominium Trust recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book , Page (the "Declaration of Trust"), the dated , 19 , recorded in said Registry in Book , Page and the (the "Rules and Regulations") adopted pursuant thereto, as any of the same may be amended from time to time pursuant to the provisions thereof.

Said Unit is conveyed subject to and with the benefit of:

1. The provisions of Chapter as the same may be amended from time to time;

2. The provisions of the Master Deed (including, without limitation, the title matters set forth on Exhibit A to the Master Deed), the Declaration of Trust and the Rules and Regulations, in each case as the same may be amended from time to time pursuant to the provisions thereof;

3. Real Estate Taxes assessed against the Unit and the Common Areas and Facilities which are not yet due and payable.

The rights, agreements, easements, restrictions, provisions and interests set forth above, together with any amendments thereto shall constitute covenants running with the land and shall inure to the benefit of and bind, as the case may be, any person having at any time any interest or estate in the Unit, his agents, employees, licensees, visitors and lessees as though the same were fully set forth herein.

The Unit may be used only for residential purposes.

Grantee, by accepting this Deed, hereby appoints and constitutes Lakecrest Development Company its successors and assigns, and each of them acting singly, with full power of substitution, as Grantee's true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power coupled with an interest which cannot be revoked, to execute, acknowledge, deliver and record any one or more amendments to the Master Deed and to take such other actions and execute, acknowledge, deliver and record such other documents as may be necessary or desirable, in the opinion of said Attorney, to incorporate any additional land, buildings and/or Units into the Condominium, in the event that the Grantor, its successors or assigns, elects to incorporate any of the same into the Condominium.

Reference is made to the corporate authorization of dated , 19 and recorded in the in Book , Page .

EXECUTED UNDER SEAL this day of , 19 .

(company)

A

By:

Its General Partner

By:

Its President

Accepted and Acknowledged:

By:

Grantee

COMMONWEALTH OF

, ss. , 19

Then personally appeared the above-named , President, and acknowledged the forgoing instrument to be the free act and deed of , a , by , its General Partner, before me.

______________________________________

Printed Name:

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

STATE OF

, ss. , 19

Then personally appeared the above-named , and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be free act and deed, before me.

______________________________________

Notary Public

My commission expires:

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What the Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed Is

A Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed is a short-form real estate conveyance used to transfer whatever interest the grantor holds in a condominium unit to a grantee without making title warranties. It identifies the grantor and grantee, the condominium and unit designation, the legal description, and the consideration, then conveys the grantor’s present interest — if any — subject to existing encumbrances and condominium regime rules. This instrument is commonly used for intra-family transfers, corrective conveyances, clearing title issues, and transfers where no warranty of title is intended.

When a Quitclaim Deed Is Appropriate and Its Legal Basis

Use a Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed to transfer only the grantor’s present interest quickly and with minimal covenant language; it does not assure marketable title. Electronic execution is generally recognized under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and UETA in most states, but state notary and recording rules can affect enforceability and recordability.

When a Quitclaim Deed Is Appropriate and Its Legal Basis

Who Typically Prepares and Signs This Deed

Typical users include property owners transferring interests, title companies correcting records, and attorneys preparing simple conveyances.

  • Individual owners transferring a unit within family or between related entities — often to clear title or change ownership form.
  • Title and escrow professionals issuing corrective deeds, reconciling vesting mistakes, and facilitating closings without warranty obligations.
  • Attorneys and paralegals preparing transfers in estate settlements or divorce matters where warranty language is not required.

Confirm the appropriate use with counsel when liens, mortgages, or condominium association rules may affect transfer or require additional language.

Step-by-Step: Completing a Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, authenticate, and record the deed with minimal risk of rejection or title gap.

  • 01
    Prepare Document: Populate grantor, grantee, unit and legal description accurately.
  • 02
    Confirm Consideration: Enter the agreed transfer amount or nominal consideration statement.
  • 03
    Notarize Signature: Sign before a notary public; obtain required witness signatures if state mandates them.
  • 04
    Record Deed: Submit to the county recorder where the property is located; pay applicable fees.

Key Sections to Include in a Professional Quitclaim Deed

A professional Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed includes concise conveyance language plus administrative blocks for recording, notary acknowledgement, and any condominium-specific references.

Conveyance Clause

Clear present-tense language transferring grantor’s interest in the specified condominium unit to the grantee without warranties, limiting future title claims.

Unit Identification

Exact condominium unit number and building identification, and reference to the condominium declaration and recording instrument for context and clarity.

Legal Description

Full legal description copied from the recorded declaration or plat to ensure the county recorder accepts and indexes the deed properly.

Consideration Statement

State the monetary amount or 'for love and affection' type language as applicable; affects transfer tax and recording requirements.

Notary Acknowledgement

Standard jurisdictional acknowledgment block for the notary public; required for recording in all U.S. jurisdictions.

Recording Instructions

Include county recorder name, return-to address, and any parcel or book/page references to help clerks index the instrument.

Essential Information Checklist

Grantor name: Full legal name
Grantee name: Full legal name
Property address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Legal description: Recorded declaration excerpt
Consideration: Exact amount or phrase
Recording county: County of property

How the Execution and Filing Flow Works

The conveyance process moves from document preparation to signer authentication, notarization, then county recording and distribution of copies.

  • Prepare: Complete fields and review legal description.
  • Authenticate: Verify signer identity and consent for electronic or in-person signature.
  • Notarize: Obtain required acknowledgement or jurat from a notary.
  • Record: Deliver to county recorder for indexing and pay recording fees.

Digital Workflow Settings for Online Completion

When using an eSignature platform, configure fields and authentication to match recording and notary requirements before sending for signature.

Field Configuration
Signature Field Place for grantor signature with date field
Notary Block Include jurisdiction-specific acknowledgement text
Signer Auth Use email or stronger MFA per recorder rules
Routing Order Assign grantor first, then notary, then return recipient

Digital Signing and File Format Considerations

Choose a platform that creates tamper-evident signed PDFs, supports notarization workflows, and integrates with your recordkeeping systems.

  • File formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or stronger MFA

Ensure the chosen service documents an audit trail (timestamps, IP addresses) and supports notarization or remote online notarization if required by your state.

Consequences of an Incorrect or Incomplete Deed

Recording Rejection: Deed may be refused by recorder
Title Defect: Clouds on title or insurance issues
Transfer Tax Errors: Incorrect tax reporting or penalties
Loss of Priority: Liens may take precedence
Fraud Exposure: Questions about signer identity
Corrective Costs: Need for corrective deed or litigation

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using an informal unit description rather than the recorded legal description, which often causes rejection by the county recorder.
  • Entering names that do not match government IDs or entity registration, creating notarization and title mismatch problems.
  • Failing to include the county recorder’s return address or required recording references, which delays indexing and delivery.
  • Assuming a quitclaim provides warranty of title; parties sometimes rely on inaccurate expectations and later face title disputes.

Timing Expectations for Execution and Recording

Plan the execution and recording timeline to protect priority and avoid exposure to intervening liens or third-party claims.

Record Promptly:

Record as soon as possible after notarization to protect priority and public notice.

County Processing:

Processing times vary from same day to several weeks depending on workload.

Transfer Tax Filing:

Observe local transfer tax deadlines where applicable to avoid penalties.

Corrective Deadline:

Address errors promptly; corrective deeds reduce litigation risk.

RON Records:

If using remote notarization, retain required audio-video records per state rules.

Practical Examples of How a Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deed Is Used

Two concise scenarios illustrate typical, non-warranty transfers and corrective conveyances for condominium units.

Intra-family Transfer

A parent transfers condominium unit to an adult child to simplify estate planning.

  • No warranty is given; transfer completes family vesting.
  • Parties record the quitclaim promptly, include the declaration reference, and notify the condominium association to update ownership records.

Corrective Conveyance

A title company issues a quitclaim to correct a misspelled grantee name in the prior deed.

  • Purpose is record correction, not warranty.
  • The corrected quitclaim is notarized, recorded in the same county, and the title insurer updates the policy exception list accordingly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Condominium Unit Quitclaim Deeds

Answers to common questions about validity, notarization, eSignature use, recording, and correcting errors when working with quitclaim deeds.


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