What does a covenant of seisin guarantee?

A covenant of seisin guarantees that the grantor has the legal right to convey the property and that they own the estate they are transferring. This means that the exact estate owned by the grantor is indeed being conveyed to the grantee, signifying a promise that the grantor has the title to the property and that they are conveying their rightful ownership.

The other options do not accurately define the covenant of seisin. The first option regarding the grantor not selling the property to others does not speak to the ownership aspect but rather to a restriction on the grantor’s actions. The third option about the property being fully developed is irrelevant to the nature of ownership and title conveyed in a seisin covenant. Finally, the fourth option relates to the title being free from disputes; while this is important, it pertains more to the covenant against encumbrances than seisin itself. Thus, the correct choice accurately reflects the core aspect of what this covenant assures the grantee regarding the ownership and right to convey the property.