QUITCLAIM DEED

(District of Columbia)

Prepared By: [PREPARER NAME & BAR NO.]
Mail After Recording To: [RECIPIENT NAME & ADDRESS]
Real Property Tax ID (Square/Suffix/Lot): [ / __ / ]
Consideration (D.C. Official Code § 42-1103): $[]
Transfer & Recordation Tax Basis: [_]
Deed Book / Instrument No.: ______ (for Recorder’s use only)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions
2. Operative Provisions
   2.1 Conveyance of Property
   2.2 Consideration; Transfer & Recordation Taxes
   2.3 No Warranties; “As-Is” Transfer
   2.4 Further Assurances
3. Representations & Warranties (Limited)
4. Covenants & Restrictions (None)
5. Default & Remedies
6. Risk Allocation
7. Dispute Resolution
8. General Provisions
9. Execution & Acknowledgment

THIS QUITCLAIM DEED

(the “Deed”) is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:

[FULL LEGAL NAME OF GRANTOR], a [type of entity / individual], having an address at [Grantor Address] (“Grantor”),

and

[FULL LEGAL NAME OF GRANTEE], a [type of entity / individual], having an address at [Grantee Address] (“Grantee”).

Recitals
A. Grantor is the sole owner of the real property located in the District of Columbia legally described in Exhibit A (the “Property”).
B. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to receive, Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Property upon the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below.

“District” means the District of Columbia.
“Deed” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Effective Date” means the date first written above.
“Grantor” and “Grantee” have the meanings assigned in the preamble.
“Property” means the parcel described in Exhibit A, together with all easements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging.

[// GUIDANCE: Insert additional defined terms only if you add bespoke provisions.]

2. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

2.1 Conveyance of Property

Subject to the terms of this Deed and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 42-401 et seq., Grantor hereby quitclaims, releases, and conveys to Grantee, without warranty of any kind, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property.

2.2 Consideration; Transfer & Recordation Taxes

(a) Consideration. The conveyance is made for the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration.
(b) Taxes. Pursuant to D.C. Official Code §§ 42-1101 et seq., Grantor and Grantee shall be responsible for District Real Property Transfer and Recordation Taxes in the proportions set forth below:
 (i) Grantor – [] %; (ii) Grantee – [] %.
(c) Exemptions. If an exemption applies, insert the statutory basis: [e.g., “Exempt under D.C. Code § 42-1102( __)”].

2.3 No Warranties; “As-Is” Transfer

Grantor makes no covenants, representations, or warranties, express or implied, concerning title to or the condition of the Property. Grantee accepts the Property “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,” and expressly assumes all risks associated with latent or patent defects, including environmental conditions.

2.4 Further Assurances

Grantor shall execute and deliver, at Grantee’s reasonable request and expense, such additional instruments as may be necessary to effectuate recordation or to confirm Grantee’s interest in the Property.

3. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (LIMITED)

Grantor represents to Grantee only that:
(a) Grantor has lawful authority to execute and deliver this Deed; and
(b) This Deed has been duly authorized and constitutes a valid conveyance of whatever interest Grantor possesses in the Property.

All other representations or warranties, including those of title, are expressly disclaimed.

4. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

None. This is a quitclaim conveyance with no covenants of title.

5. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

5.1 Event of Default. Failure by either party to perform its obligations under Section 2.2 (Taxes) or Section 2.4 (Further Assurances) within ten (10) days after written notice constitutes an “Event of Default.”
5.2 Remedies. Upon an Event of Default, the non-defaulting party may seek (a) specific performance or (b) actual damages. Consequential, punitive, and exemplary damages are waived.

6. RISK ALLOCATION

6.1 Indemnification. None (per metadata).
6.2 Limitation of Liability. Grantor shall have no liability for title defects, encumbrances, or environmental conditions, whether arising before or after the Effective Date.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(a) Governing Law. This Deed is governed by the real-property laws of the District.
(b) Forum Selection. Any dispute shall be litigated exclusively in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
(c) Arbitration & Jury. Arbitration is excluded; jury waiver is not provided.
(d) Injunctive Relief. Either party may request injunctive or equitable relief solely to enforce Sections 2.2 or 2.4.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property.
8.2 Amendment. May be amended only by a written instrument executed with the same formalities as this Deed.
8.3 Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
8.4 Successors & Assigns. This Deed is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
8.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

9. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.

GRANTOR

[GRANTOR NAME]
[Title, if entity]
(Seal)

GRANTEE

[GRANTEE NAME]
[Title, if entity]
(Seal)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ACKNOWLEDGMENT

District of Columbia, ss:

On this ___ day of ____, 20__, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for the District of Columbia, personally appeared [Name(s) of Signatory(ies)], who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

Notary Public, District of Columbia
My commission expires: __

EXHIBIT A

Legal Description of the Property
[Insert metes and bounds, lot & square, or subdivision description exactly as it appears in the most recent deed of record.]

[// GUIDANCE: Attach any applicable plats or surveys. Ensure the description is identical to the Recorder of Deeds’ records to avoid rejection.]

Recording Checklist (District of Columbia)
• Original signatures in blue or wet ink recommended
• Notarial seal must be photographically reproducible
• Include return address & preparer information (D.C. Code § 42-401)
• Provide deed and tax intake sheets to Recorder of Deeds
• Pay or establish exemption for Transfer & Recordation Taxes
• Provide payment of outstanding real property taxes, if any
• Confirm compliance with any Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) obligations, if applicable

[// GUIDANCE: The above checklist is for practitioner convenience and should be deleted prior to execution.]