@Peter Walther: You've handled a lot of these, Do you concur or do you have a different experience than "If the Warranty deed is not recorded then the title has not transferred and the original seller still owns it."

My suggestion is to buy new appliances with warranty.- They add 15% margin to the repair costs.They don't have good accounting system to get good clarity on monthly transactions like rental payments, expenses, etc.  

If you transfer use a warranty deed or at least check with an RE Attny before you do.

:Question: Why is preferred to use a warranty deed, instead of a quit claim deed?

Call the registrar and ask. 1-800 321-2752 https://www.cslb.ca.gov/newsletter/2010-summer/page9.htmThe current text of ab968 requires FULL disclosure with copies of all contracts, permits and warranties within the two year window.

Watch out for what gets deducted in home warranty or concessions but those will be in offers you accept. 

v=SI3d5MrZDwwinsert periods appropriately ie .youtube.Forward to minute 32:30Quote: (What he says)"And nowadays, it’s so important not to use your insurance policy like a warranty because you make a call, they’re loggin it in as if they're filing a claim, it’s zero paid out, now you don’t have insurance anymore at the next renewal"

Unfortunately, even though it's only been used for 2 months, the warranty has already expired (90 days for commercial appliances).

They moved in and within 24 hours sent the following letter (names have been changed): "Hi Dawn and Brian,Sindy and I are frustrated, disappointed, and really struggling with the idea of moving forward with the move into your home.We realize this is the first time you have rented a property to someone, and may not be aware of the responsibilities that landlords have, and want to inform you that there are habitability issues with the home that are quite literally against the law, pursuant to Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability Law, CRS §§ 38-12-501 et seq.

The lender just records the warranty deed and is the owner of the property.