What type of deed offers the least amount of warranty to the grantee?

A quitclaim deed offers the least amount of warranty to the grantee because it essentially transfers whatever interest the grantor has in the property without making any warranties or guarantees about the quality of that interest. This means that if the grantor has no ownership or rights in the property, the grantee receives nothing. There are no protections or assurances that the title is clear of any claims, liens, or encumbrances.

In contrast, a special warranty deed provides some level of warranty but only for the period during which the grantor owned the property. A general warranty deed offers the most comprehensive protection to the grantee, guaranteeing that the title is free from defects for the entirety of the property's existence, regardless of when issues may have arisen. A bargain and sale deed, although it implies some level of ownership, typically does not provide the comprehensive warranties that a general warranty deed does, but it still offers more than a quitclaim deed. Therefore, the quitclaim deed stands alone in its lack of warranty to the grantee.