Legal
Warranty Deed
A deed in which the seller guarantees clear title and promises to defend it.
A warranty deed is the strongest form of deed in an ordinary sale. Tax sales never come with one: governments sell as-is and do not guarantee title.
Reselling a tax sale property with a warranty deed usually requires first clearing the title.
General information, reviewed 2026-10-12. Not legal advice. Rules change and each county publishes its own sale terms; confirm with the county before bidding.