When, in any deed, the word “covenant” is used, such word shall have the same effect as if the covenant was expressed to be by the covenantor, for himself, his heirs, devisees, and personal representatives, and shall be deemed to be with the grantee or lessee, his heirs, devisees, personal representatives, and assigns.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1268, ch. 854, § 505; June 30, 1902, 32 Stat. 531, ch. 1329.)
1981 Ed., § 45-503.
1973 Ed., § 45-303.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 6 - Forms; Covenants and Warranties
§ 42–601. Deed, mortgage, and lease forms
§ 42–602. Deeds of corporations; formal requisites; acknowledgment
§ 42–603. “Covenant” binds covenantor, covenantee, and their privies
§ 42–606. Covenant of quiet enjoyment
§ 42–607. Covenant against having encumbered land
§ 42–608. Covenant for further assurances; contracts to contain soil characteristics information
§ 42–609. Warranties void as to heirs; life tenants and certain parties not in possession