Dispossess proceedings refer to the legal process initiated by a landlord to remove a tenant from a rental property and regain possession, typically due to non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms.
Distraint is the legal right of a landlord to seize a tenant’s personal property to satisfy the payment of back rent.
An Estate at Sufferance refers to a situation where a tenant continues to occupy a property after the expiration of their lease, without the landlord's permission.
Estate at Will refers to the occupation of real estate by a tenant for an indefinite period, terminable by either the landlord or tenant at any time.
A recapture clause is a provision in a contract that allows the party granting an interest (such as a lease) to take it back under specific conditions. Common in commercial leases, this clause provides a landlord the option to retake leased premises if the tenant's performance—usually measured by sales or revenue—falls below a defined threshold.
Reentry is the legal right of a landlord to take back possession of the property once the tenant's lease term has expired.
A Relocation Clause is a lease stipulation that allows a landlord to move a tenant to another location within the same building or complex. This clause provides flexibility for the landlord to maximize space utilization and cater to new tenants seeking specific floor plans.
Rent acceleration is a provision in a lease agreement that allows a landlord to demand the entire remaining rent due if the tenant defaults on the lease.
Trade fixtures are objects placed in rented commercial properties by tenants to facilitate their business operations. These fixtures can typically be removed by the tenant before the lease's expiration. However, if they are not removed in a timely manner after the lease ends, they may become the property of the landlord.
