Accretion refers to the gradual increase of land by natural forces, often used in the context of real estate to describe the organic extension of a property boundary due to natural processes like sediment deposition from rivers or streams.
Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person who occupies land without permission to claim legal title to that land under certain conditions, including actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous occupancy for a specified period.
The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) is a federal law requiring foreign individuals and entities to report their U.S. agricultural land holdings to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain transparency and monitor foreign investment in American farmland.
Avulsion refers to the sudden and often dramatic removal of land from one parcel to another due to the abrupt change in the course of a body of water, such as a river. This natural phenomenon can significantly impact property boundaries and ownership rights.
A boundary, often referred to as a property line, defines the physical extent of a parcel of land, delineating ownership and legal rights. They are crucial for determining land use, development, and resolving disputes.
Color of Title refers to a condition in which a claim to title appears on the surface to be valid but is fundamentally void due to some defect.
Fixtures Improvements refer to personal property that has been attached to the land in such a manner that it becomes part of the real estate. Decisions regarding whether an item is a fixture often involve assessments of intent, method of annexation, the relation of the parties, and the adaptation of the article.
Notorious Possession is the open, obvious, and well-known occupation or use of property, which one of the criteria required for establishing adverse possession. This kind of possession is typically one where the possessor's use of the property is visible to onlookers and could be perceived by neighbors and passersby as ownership of the property.
The defined boundary which delineates the edge of a plot of land, typically legally recognized and recorded in public land records.
A riparian owner is an individual or entity that holds ownership of land that is adjacent to a river, stream, or other body of water. Riparian rights are often a significant aspect of property ownership and can influence land use, access, and water resources.
Tenure in land refers to the mode in which a person holds an estate in lands. This includes various forms such as fee simple ownership and leasehold estates.
Title in real estate is a legal document or designation that denotes ownership and interest in a property. It is evidence that the owner of land is in lawful possession thereof. Title differs from the right to possession alone, as it signifies both the right to possess and evidence of ownership.
A township is a 6-mile square tract delineated by a government rectangular survey system used primarily in the United States to specify land ownership and real estate bounds.
Trespass refers to the unlawful entry or possession of someone's property without permission. It can involve physical intrusion or unlawful occupation, thereby infringing on the possessor's rights.
