General Warranty Deed
(Commercial Transaction) (DC)

Summary

This general warranty deed may be used to convey commercial property by a seller in District of Columbia. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. A seller should use a general warranty deed if required by the purchase and sale agreement, and a general warranty deed is typically expected if the seller obtained title by a general warranty deed. Based on the statute, every real estate deed must contain the date the conveyance becomes effective, the full names and addresses of the parties, the consideration, a legal description of the property, and an acknowledgement. See D.C. Code § 42-601. For more on deeds in general, see Types of Deeds and Key Provisions.