New York Real Estate Salesperson ExaminationProperty OwnershipEasy
Which of the following is NOT considered a necessary element for a deed to be valid in New York?
- ADelivery and acceptance
- BA legal description of the property
- CThe signature of the grantee
- DWords of conveyance
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The signature of the grantee
While the grantor must sign the deed, the grantee's signature is generally not required for a deed to be valid. Acceptance by the grantee is typically presumed or shown through their actions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Delivery by the grantor and acceptance by the grantee are crucial for a deed to be legally effective.
- B. A legal description is essential to identify the property being transferred.
- D. Words of conveyance (granting clause) are necessary to express the grantor's intent to transfer title.
Elements of a Valid Deed
The essential components required for a deed to legally transfer title to real property.
- Grantor must be legally competent.
- Grantee must be identified.
- Words of conveyance (granting clause).
- Legal description of property.
- Consideration (though not always stated).
- Grantor's signature.
Memory trick: Grantor's signature grants, grantee's acceptance gets.