A Utah special warranty deed is a legal instrument used to transfer property to a purchaser (the “grantee”) with an assurance that the title has not been encumbered since its last conveyance. When obtaining a title under this type of instrument, the grantee will be financially responsible to settle unforeseen, unresolved encumbrances (e.g., tax or mechanic’s liens, mortgages, third-party claims) that came about before the seller (the “grantor”) acquired the premises. Special warranty deeds are often used to convey real estate for commercial use or when a property is foreclosed, as they allow a grantor to sell their property without being hindered by a previous owner’s issues.