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• COVENANT AGAINST ENCUMBRANCES
  
  The grantor warrants that the property is free from liens or encumbrances, except for any specifically stated in the deed. Encumbrances generally include mortgages, mechanics' liens and easements. If this covenant is breached, the grantee may sue for the cost of removing the encumbrances. (See encumbrances, liens)
  
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