Jack Gilbert

Lease Agreements Real Estate & Housing Renting & Leasing

What is a lease?

March 26, 2026

A lease is a legally binding contract that lets a tenant use a property for a set term in exchange for rent. It spells out...

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Eviction Defense Eviction Process Landlord Tenant Law

What is an eviction?

March 26, 2026

An eviction is the legal process a landlord uses to remove a tenant after a lease violation or other lawful reason, typically through a court...

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Eviction Process Landlord Tenant Law Tenant Rights

What is unlawful detainer?

March 26, 2026

Unlawful detainer is a legal eviction lawsuit a landlord files to regain possession of a rental property after a tenant stays past the lease term...

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Legal Documents Property Law Real Estate Law

What is a lis pendens?

March 26, 2026

A lis pendens is a recorded public notice that a lawsuit may affect title to a specific piece of real estate. It alerts buyers and...

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Homeowners Association Law Housing & Real Estate Law Real Estate Law

What is a homeowners association?

March 26, 2026

A homeowners association (HOA) is a private governing body in a planned community that enforces rules and collects mandatory dues from property owners. HOAs are...

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Landlord Tenant Law Lease Agreements Rental Agreements & Leases

What is a landlord-tenant agreement?

March 26, 2026

A landlord-tenant agreement is a legally binding contract that sets the terms for renting a property, including rent amount, lease length, deposits, and each party’s...

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Contract Law Legal Agreements & Contracts Legal Definitions Real Estate Law

What is a covenant?

March 26, 2026

A covenant is a legally binding promise attached to property—typically recorded in the deed—that restricts or requires certain uses by current and future owners. Covenants...

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Housing & Real Estate Law Land Use and Zoning Regulations Property and Land Use Law

What is a zoning law?

March 26, 2026

A zoning law is a local ordinance that regulates land use by dividing a city or town into zones (such as residential, commercial, or industrial)....

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Building Regulations Land Use and Zoning Regulations Property and Land Use Law

What is a variance?

March 26, 2026

A variance is a zoning-law exception that allows a property owner to deviate from specific code requirements when strict compliance would cause unnecessary hardship. It...

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Property Law Real Estate Law

What is condemnation?

March 26, 2026

Condemnation is an eminent domain proceeding where a federal, state, or local government can take private property for public use with just compensation under the...

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Property Law Property Rights and Ownership Real Estate Law

What is an easement?

March 26, 2026

An easement is a legal right to use another person’s property for a specific purpose without owning it. It typically “runs with the land,” meaning...

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Property Law Property Rights and Ownership Real Estate Law

What is adverse possession?

March 26, 2026

Adverse possession is a property law doctrine that can let a non-owner become the legal owner after openly and continuously possessing land for a state-defined...

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