Which type of deed does NOT guarantee a clear title?

A quitclaim deed is a type of deed that does not provide any guarantees regarding the title. When a seller executes a quitclaim deed, they are transferring whatever interest they have in a property to the buyer, but they are not promising that the title is clear of claims or encumbrances. This means that if any issues with the title exist—such as liens, easements, or defects—the buyer would have no recourse against the seller under a quitclaim deed.

In contrast, a general warranty deed and a full covenant and warranty deed both offer strong assurances to the buyer, guaranteeing that the title is clear and the seller will defend against any claims. A special warranty deed, while more limited in terms of the seller's obligations, still provides some level of warranty, but it only covers claims that may have arisen during the seller's ownership.

Therefore, due to its nature of providing no warranties or guarantees about the title, the quitclaim deed is correctly associated with the concept of not guaranteeing a clear title.