UNIT 2 REAL PROPERTY AND THE LAW Flashcards

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ACCRETION

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The increase in land due to natural causes

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2
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AIR RIGHTS

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The right to use the open space above a property.

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ANNEXATION

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Process of converting personal property to real property.

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APPURTENANCES

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The rights and improvements that are transferred with the land unless reserved or expected.

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5
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AREA PREFERENCE

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Peoples desire of one area over another.

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AVULSION

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The sudden tearing away of land.

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BUNDLE OF RIGHTS

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The concept of land ownership that includes ownership of all legal rights to the land.

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EMBLEMENTS

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The right of a tenant farmer to harvest crops after the lease expiration.

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9
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EROSION

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The gradual wearing away of land.

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FIXTURE

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Personal property that has been converted to real property.

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IMPROVEMENT

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Any property that enhances the value of the property.

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12
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LAND

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The earth’s surface; extending down to the center of the earth and upward infinitely into space.

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13
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LITTORAL RIGHTS

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Rights adjacent to lakes or oceans.

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14
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MANUFACTURED HOUSING

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Dwellings built offsite.

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15
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NONHOMOGENEITY

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No two parcels of land are identical.

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16
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REAL ESTATE

A

land, portion of the earth’s surface.

17
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REAL PROPERTY

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Benefits and rights inherent in real estate ownership

18
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RIPARIAN RIGHTS

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Water rights along a stream or river.

19
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SEVERANCE

A

Detaching an item of real property and converting it to personal property.

20
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SITUS

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The location of land for legal purposes.

21
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SUBSURFACE RIGHTS

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Ownership rights over minerals and other substances found below a property.

22
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SURFACE RIGHTS

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Rights limited to the surface of real property.

23
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TRADE FIXTURES

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Personal property that is installed by a tenant under the terms of a lease that may be removed before expiration of the lease.

24
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WATER RIGHTS

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Interest that may attach to real estate ownership and pertain to the rights to use adjacent bodies of water.