Chapter 10 Flashcards
Abatement
A decrease or reduction. A tenant might be entitled to an abatement of rent if the rented premises are damaged by a storm.
Actual eviction
A legal process to remove a tenant who holds over after the right of possession has ended, usually resulting from failure to pay rent.
Assignment
Relative to a lease, an assignment is a complete transfer of the tenants remaining lease holdest state. The original tenant remains liable to the landlord for the unpaid rent should the new tenant default.
Certified Property Manager (CPM)
A professional designation for one who has met all the education and experience requirements of the Institute of Real Estate Management
Condemnation clause
At least provision which specifies that proceeds to be paid to the landlord any event the least premises are required by the government through condemnation
Construction eviction
Occurs when the landlords actions or omissions allow the least premises to become uninhabitable for its intended use. Usually a violation of the implied warranty of habitability or the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment.
Contract rent
The amount of rent stated in a lease agreement
Economic rent
The amount of rent a property could command in the open market also called market rent
Ejectment
The legal process to have a trespasser or tenant at sufferance removed from property
Escalator clause
A lease provision which calls for changes in rental payments at specific intervals in the future
Escalator lease
A lease which provides for rental increases in relation to increased operating expenses
Estate at will
A tenant’s interest in real property for an indefinite period of time. Either party may terminate the estate upon proper notice. Death of either party terminates an estate at will also known as Tenancy for year
Eviction
In action which results in disposition of a tenant from leased premises. The action may be either actual or constructive.
Graduated lease
Any lease which provides for rental changes in the future
Gross lease
Also called flat lease or straight lease. The tenant pays a fixed amount at specified intervals. The landlord pays all expenses associated with owning the least premises.
Ground lease
A long-term, net lease of unimproved land with permission for the tenant to make improvements.
Hypothecation
The borrowers retaining possession of property pledged as security for a mortgage loan
Implied Warranty of Habitability
The landlords imply duty to keep a dwelling unit at a minimum level of livability