property & real estate law

cloud on title

A cloud on title is a claim or encumbrance that affects the ownership of a property and can potentially discourage future parties from purchasing it. These claims or encumbrances can arise from easements or mortgages on the land, or they can...

co-operative (co-op)

A cooperative, often called a co-op, is any association of members of a similar profession or industry that work together to process, prepare, market, handle products and supplies. A cooperative operates for the benefits of its members by...

code

In the practice of law, a code is an organized compilation of existing laws. It is a collection of all the laws in force, including the enacted laws and case law, covering a complete legal system or a specific area. A code can make the...

coho

Coho is a slang term for cohousing which is a type of housing scheme where people have their own homes or units but share common areas and property of some form. Coho is also a species of salmon, a few types of which are endangered and...

cohousing

Cohousing is a particular type of living system consisting of a cluster of private homes, where residents share common space and amenities. Such a system comprises of common areas such as playground, swimming pool, laundry, fitness center,...

collateral

Collateral is an item of value, such as property or assets, that is pledged by an individual (borrower) in order to guaranty a loan. Upon default, the collateral becomes subject to seizure by the lender and may be sold to satisfy the debt....

color

Color, in a legal sense, refers to the appearance of a thing, as distinguished from the thing itself.

For example, the color of law refers to the appearance of legal authority or an apparently legal right, and is often used to...

color of title

Color of title refers to a document or other instrument that appears to be a legitimate claim of title to a piece of land, but due to a title defect, cannot transfer or convey ownership. In other words, a person has "color of title" to a...

coming to the nuisance

Coming to the nuisance refers to a legal doctrine which prevents a party from claiming nuisance if said nuisance was present, and the party knew of that nuisance before they acquired the property subject to the nuisance.

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commercial exploitation

Commercial exploitation is a term referring to all activities used to benefit commercially from one's property.

Examples include making property, selling it, offering it for sale, or licensing its appropriation or use....

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