What is a special warranty deed's main feature regarding the title?

A special warranty deed primarily features a warranty from the grantor regarding the title that covers only defects arising during the period of the grantor's ownership. In this type of deed, the grantor can only guarantee that they have not caused any problems with the title while owning the property.

This means that if there were any issues with the title that predate the grantor’s acquisition of the property, the grantor does not accept responsibility for those. The focus is on assuring the buyer that they are receiving a clean title pertaining to the time the grantor held ownership. Thus, this distinctive characteristic differentiates a special warranty deed from a general warranty deed, which provides broader coverage, ensuring that the title is free from defects regardless of when they occurred.

This precise focus on defects from the time of ownership is what makes the correct answer central to understanding the nature of a special warranty deed.