Legal Dictionary

Tag: Tenancy

  • Tenant

    One who holds, uses or enjoys the property of another with his consent or by his permission or letting. In a narrower but more popular sense, a lessee . In order to constitute a tenant in the sense of a lessee, he must be in possession under a lease , written or oral, express or…

  • Tenant Farmer

    Concept of Tenant Farmer in the context of Real Property A short definition of Tenant Farmer: One who operates a farm but is a tenant rather than the owner. Rent may be in cash, a share of the crops, or both. Concept of Tenant Farmer in the context of Real Property A short definition of…

  • Tenancy

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tenancy Meaning of Tenancy The relationship between a tenant and his landord. Also, the estate of a tenant such as joint tenancy , tenancy in common . Tenancy […]

  • Tenant Improvements

    Concept of Tenant Improvements in the context of Real Property A short definition of Tenant Improvements: Improvements to land or buildings to meet the needs of tenants. May be new improvements or remodeling, and be paid for by the landlord, tenant, or part by each.

  • Tenant at Will

    One who holds possession of the premises by permission of the owner or landlord but without a fixed term. Johnson v Simpson Oil Co., (Mo.App.)394 S. W.2d 91. Also see Tenancy at will.

  • Tenant in Severalty

    Concept of Tenant in Severalty in the context of Real Property A short definition of Tenant in Severalty: One who owns property alone, without any other person being joined in said ownership.

  • Tenant in Severalty

    Concept of Tenant in Severalty in the context of Real Property A short definition of Tenant in Severalty: One who owns property alone, without any other person being joined in said ownership.

  • Tenant at Sufferance

    A tenant who originally comes into possession under a lawful title but holds possession after his right has terminated, such as an overholding tenant, was at common law called a tenant at sufferance and the lessor was entitled to evict him at any time. See Sufferance, tenancy at.

  • Tenant in Tail

    See Tail

  • Tenant for Life

    One to whom land or tenements are granted or devised or to which he derives title by operation of law, for the term of his own life or life of another.

  • Tenant for Life

    One to whom land or tenements are granted or devised or to which he derives title by operation of law, for the term of his own life or life of another.

  • Tenancy by the Entirety

    An estate held by husband and wife as a fictitious unity with right of survivorship; in addition to the four unities necessary for the creation of and continuance of a joint tenancy, this estate requires unity of husband and wife. Daniel v Wright, 352 F.Supp. I. The estate stems from the […]

  • Tenancy by the Entirety

    An estate held by husband and wife as a fictitious unity with right of survivorship; in addition to the four unities necessary for the creation of and continuance of a joint tenancy, this estate requires unity of husband and wife. Daniel v Wright, 352 F.Supp. I. The estate stems from the […]

  • Tenant Changes

    Tenant Changes in the context of Real Property See: Tenant Improvements in this legal Dictionary.

  • Tenancy From Period to Period

    Tenancy From Period to Period in the context of Real Property See: Periodic Tenancy in this legal Dictionary.