Property Law

Tenancy in Common
Tenancy in Common (TIC) involves the ownership of real property by two or more individuals where each has an undivided interest in the property, and unlike other forms of co-ownership, it does not include the right of survivorship.
Tenant Fixtures
Tenant fixtures refer to fixtures added to leased real estate by lessees, which, by contract or by law, may be removed by the lessee upon expiration of the lease.
Tenure in Land
The mode in which an individual holds an estate in land, impacting the legal rights and obligations associated with land use and ownership.
Title (Legal Concept)
In legal terms, 'title' refers to the composite of facts that will permit an individual or entity to recover or retain possession of a thing, primarily related to property law.
Title Theory
Title theory is a modern version of the common law mortgage under which the creditor has the legal right to possession although in fact the debtor remains in possession of the property.
Torrens Registration System
A Torrens Registration System is an organized method of land registration where a government registrar certifies the title's condition, making it easier to ascertain ownership and any encumbrances without extensive title searches.
Trespass
Trespass refers to the unlawful entry or possession of another person's property without permission. It is a legal concept in property law covering physical intrusion on land, buildings, or personal space.
Utility Easement
A utility easement is a legal agreement that allows utility companies to use a portion of a property for the purpose of laying and maintaining infrastructure such as gas, electric, water, and sewer lines.
Voluntary Conveyance
A voluntary conveyance refers to the sale or transfer of property done willingly by the owner, without any form of external compulsion or legal coercion. It stands in contrast to involuntary acts such as condemnation or eminent domain.

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