GENERAL WARRANTY DEED

(Oregon Statutory Form – Or. Rev. Stat. § 93.850)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted to comply with Oregon recording standards (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 205.232–205.244), state-law deed formalities (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 93.850 et seq.), and notarial acknowledgment requirements (Or. Rev. Stat. § 194.285). Bracketed items must be completed or conformed to the specific transaction. Remove GUIDANCE comments before execution.]

FIRST-PAGE RECORDING CAPTIONS

(Required by Or. Rev. Stat. § 205.234)

1. After Recording Return To:
   [NAME]
   [STREET ADDRESS]
   [CITY, STATE ZIP]

2. Send Tax Statements To:
   [NAME]
   [STREET ADDRESS]
   [CITY, STATE ZIP]

3. Consideration: $[AMOUNT]

4. Statutory Title of Instrument: General Warranty Deed

5. Names of Parties:
   Grantor: [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME]
   Grantee: [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME]

6. Legal Description: See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.

7. Property Tax Account/Map & Tax Lot No(s).: [______]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Definitions
II. Conveyance & Consideration
III. Statutory Warranty Covenants
IV. Supplemental Covenants, Indemnity & Liability Cap
V. Quiet-Title & Injunctive Relief
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
VII. Execution & Notarial Acknowledgment
Exhibit A – Legal Description

I. DEFINITIONS

“Deed” means this General Warranty Deed.
“Grantor” means the party identified in the first-page captions conveying title.
“Grantee” means the party identified in the first-page captions receiving title.
“Property” means the real property described in Exhibit A, together with all appurtenant rights, privileges, easements, and improvements.
“Consideration” means the amount set forth in the first-page captions, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged.

II. CONVEYANCE & CONSIDERATION

For the Consideration and pursuant to Or. Rev. Stat. § 93.850, Grantor hereby conveys and warrants to Grantee, and to Grantee’s heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, the Property in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except those matters of record accepted by Grantee or listed on Schedule 1 – Permitted Exceptions (if any).

III. STATUTORY WARRANTY COVENANTS

Grantor warrants to Grantee that:

1. Grantor is lawfully seised of the Property;
2. Grantor has good right and full power to convey the same;
3. The Property is free from all encumbrances, except Permitted Exceptions;
4. Grantee shall have quiet enjoyment of the Property; and
5. Grantor will warrant and defend the title to the Property against all lawful claims whatsoever.

These covenants run with the land and bind Grantor, Grantor’s heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns forever.

IV. SUPPLEMENTAL COVENANTS, INDEMNITY & LIABILITY CAP

4.1 Compliance with Law. Grantor represents that, to Grantor’s actual knowledge, no violation of law, ordinance, or regulation exists with respect to the Property that has not been disclosed to Grantee in writing.

4.2 Environmental Matters. Grantor has not received written notice of any pending or threatened claim, investigation, or proceeding under federal, state, or local environmental laws relating to the Property.

4.3 Indemnification. Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee from and against any losses, costs, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from any breach of the covenants set forth in Sections III and IV, subject to Section 4.4.

4.4 Liability Cap. Grantor’s aggregate monetary liability under this Deed shall not exceed the Consideration actually received by Grantor; provided, however, that this cap does not apply to (a) claims based on Grantor’s fraud or intentional misrepresentation, or (b) Grantor’s obligation to defend title under the statutory warranty covenants.

V. QUIET-TITLE & INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

Nothing in this Deed, including any alternative dispute resolution or damages limitation, shall impair Grantee’s right to seek and obtain injunctive or declaratory relief, including an action to quiet title, in the courts of the State of Oregon having subject-matter jurisdiction.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 Governing Law & Forum. This Deed is governed by the real property laws of the State of Oregon without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Exclusive venue for any action arising out of or related to this Deed shall lie in the state courts located in the county where the Property is situated.

6.2 No Arbitration; No Jury Waiver. The parties expressly decline to include arbitration provisions or jury-trial waivers.

6.3 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements.

6.4 Amendments. Any amendment to this Deed must be in a writing executed and acknowledged by the party against whom enforcement is sought.

6.5 Successors & Assigns. All covenants herein bind and benefit the respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.

6.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means intended to authenticate this Deed are deemed originals for all purposes under Or. Rev. Stat. ch. 93 and ch. 84 (UETA).

VII. EXECUTION & NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

GRANTOR:

[GRANTOR LEGAL NAME]
By: _____
Name: ____
Title/Capacity: ____
Date: _______

[// GUIDANCE: Add additional signature blocks for multiple Grantors or for Grantee acceptance if required by title company or county practice.]

STATE OF OREGON )

County of [_] ) ss.

This instrument was acknowledged before me on ___ [date] by ________ [name(s) of person(s) acknowledging], who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing instrument.

Notary Public – State of Oregon
My Commission Expires: __

[SEAL]

EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION

[Insert full metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block legal description.]

[// GUIDANCE: OR Transfer Tax – Oregon imposes no statewide real estate transfer tax (Or. Rev. Stat. § 306.815). Verify whether the Property lies within Washington County, the sole county authorized to impose a local transfer tax, and comply with any local declarations or payment obligations if applicable.]