A California quitclaim deed form is a special type of deed used to transfer real estate without making guarantees about title to the property. A person that transfers property by quitclaim deed makes no promises that he or she owns or has clear title to the property.

What are the disadvantages of a quit claim deed?

Disadvantage. The great disadvantage for the grantee who takes property using a quitclaim deed is the fact that if events prove that the grantor had no title, or limited title, to the property, the quitclaim deed does not allow the grantee to sue the grantor.

Why would you use a quit claim deed?

Quitclaim deeds are most often for transferring property between family members or to cure a defect on the title, such as a misspelling of a name. ... They may also be used when a property transfers ownership without being sold, that is when no money is involved.