Constructive eviction occurs when, through the fault of the landlord, physical conditions of the property render it unfit for the purpose for which it was leased.
Emblements refer to crops grown by a tenant that are regarded as personal property, even if the tenancy has expired before the harvest or in the event of the tenant's death.
Estovers refer to the right of a tenant or life tenant to use timber on the leased premises for proper maintenance of the property.
Eviction refers to the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord through legal processes, usually due to the tenant's failure to comply with the lease agreement or maintain rent payments.
Eviction, actual, refers to the removal of a person from a property, either through force or by legal processes. This action is typically initiated by the property owner or landlord for various reasons, including non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms.
A land lease, also known as a ground lease, is an agreement in which a tenant rents land for a specified period of time and has the option to construct buildings or other improvements on it. Unlike typical property leases, in a ground lease, the tenant usually gains control of the land and any developments for the lease term.
A lease with an option to purchase allows the lessee (tenant) the right to buy the property at a predetermined price, under specific conditions. Its treatment may vary depending on whether it closely resembles a financing arrangement.
A legal document issued to inform a tenant or landlord of the intention to vacate a rented property. The notice can be initiated by either party, detailing the date by which the property must be vacated.
Partial eviction occurs when a tenant is deprived of a portion of the property they are leasing, resulting in adjustments to rental agreements.
In a condemnation proceeding, relocation benefits are payments that the government must make to any occupant who is forced to move to a new location because the taking will not allow that occupant to continue to utilize the property. These benefits are not limited to property owners; tenants and other non-owner occupants are equally entitled to such compensation.
A renewal option is a provision in a lease agreement that grants the tenant the right, but not the obligation, to continue renting the property under specified terms and conditions, including rent, for an additional period.
Retaliatory eviction refers to the act of a landlord forcing a tenant to vacate a rental unit in response to complaints from the tenant about the condition of the property. This practice is illegal in many jurisdictions under landlord-tenant laws.
A contractual opportunity granted to a specific party to match the terms of a proposed contract before it is executed with another party.
Subletting refers to the act of a tenant leasing out part or the entirety of a property to another party under the conditions of their own lease agreement with the landlord.
Tenancy at sufferance is a type of tenancy that arises when a tenant lawfully takes possession of a property but continues to occupy the premises without the landlord's consent after the lease expires.
Property placed on or annexed to rented real estate by a tenant for the purpose of conducting a trade or business. The law makes provisions for, and leases often expressly permit (or require), the tenant's removal of such fixtures at the end of their tenancy.
Understanding the different applications of the term 'vacate' in real estate, law, and other contexts.
