Tag: Tenant

  • 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…

  • Attornment

    The agreement between the new owners of reversion or fee and the tenant of the old owner that the tenant will continue to hold the leasehold and pay the rents to the new owner. The term has its origin in feudal English law. In recent times, the term has been loosely used to refer […]

  • Amotion

    Amotion

    (Lat. amovere, to remove; to take away). An unlawful taking of personal chattels out of the possession of the owner, or of one who has a special authority in them. A turning out the proprietor of an estate in realty before the termination of his estate. 3 Bl. Comm. 198, 199. In […]

  • Assignment of Lease

    Assignment of Lease

    Concept of Assignment of Lease in the context of Real Property A short definition of Assignment of Lease: The transfer by a lessee to a third party of the exact interest of said lessee. Differs and should not be confused with sublease (see which). A lease may legally contain certain […]

  • 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 […]

  • Attorn

    Attorn

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Attorn Meaning of Attorn Agree to become tenant to one as owner of an estate previously held by another. See attornment . Attorn Alternative Definition To […]

  • 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.