The following information is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. The purpose of this article is to explore the finer distinctions between deeds and contracts.Welcome to the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's Official Records Index. Do liens or encumbrances on Tax Sale properties transfer to the new owner through a Tax sale property purchase? California mainly uses two types of deeds: the "grant deed" and the "quitclaim deed. Pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law (California Health and Safety Code. The deed to a property is the most important document a property owner has. 1.1. RECOGNITION AS EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE: The Governing Board of the Contra. Contract Document. 3.3. 4 Design Responsibility.