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An onerous deed is a type of legal document that imposes a burden or obligation on the person who receives it. It is a written instrument that conveys some interest in property and is signed, sealed, and delivered. A deed is a legal document that can be used to transfer ownership of property from one person to another.
Examples of onerous deeds include:
These examples illustrate how an onerous deed can impose a burden or obligation on the person who receives it. For example, a mortgage deed requires the borrower to make regular payments on the loan, while a deed of trust requires the borrower to repay the loan or risk losing the property.