What does a covenant of quiet enjoyment guarantee?

A covenant of quiet enjoyment is a legal promise that assures a property owner or tenant they will not be disturbed in their use and enjoyment of the property due to issues related to title defects or claims from third parties. This means the grantee (the person receiving the property) is assured that no one will interrupt their possession of the property because someone else claims they have a superior title or interest in it.

This covenant protects the grantee from future legal issues that could arise concerning the ownership of the property, providing peace of mind that their right to use the property will be upheld. In practical terms, it means that if someone were to assert a claim to the property, the covenant offers legal protection and recourse against such disturbances.

The other options do not accurately reflect the nature of this covenant. Public nuisances generally relate to broader issues that affect the community or neighborhood rather than specific title claims. Ownership disputes typically involve different legal principles, and the right to free use for commercial purposes does not fall under the covenant of quiet enjoyment, which is focused on protecting against disturbances to ownership and use stemming from title issues.