A covenant by the grantor in a deed of land, “that the said grantee shall quietly enjoy said land,” shall have the same effect as if he had covenanted that the said grantee, his heirs, and assigns, shall, at any and all times after March 3, 1901, peaceably and quietly enter upon, have, hold, and enjoy the land conveyed by the deed or intended to be so conveyed, with all the rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, and to receive the rents and profits thereof, to and for his and their use and benefit, without any eviction, interruption, suit, claim, or demand whatsoever by the said grantor, his heirs or assigns, or any other person or persons whatever.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1269, ch. 854, § 508.)
1981 Ed., § 45-506.
1973 Ed., § 45-306.
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