An affirmative easement is a legal right that allows someone to use another person's property for a specific, active purpose. This type of easement benefits the party receiving the easement by granting them the ability to utilize the land in a way that they would not be able to otherwise.
A Bill of Assurance is a legal document containing a collection of restrictive covenants that apply to a group of contiguous lots, ensuring specific standards and regulations for development and property use.
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is a specialized form of zoning variance that allows a property owner to use their land in a way that is not typically permitted under the current zoning laws.
Consulting in real estate involves providing expert advice, information, analysis, and recommendations to aid in making informed real estate decisions.
Nonconforming land use refers to a property use that does not comply with current zoning laws but is allowed to continue because its use began before the zoning restrictions were enacted or changed.
Private covenants, often referred to as deed restrictions, are legal obligations imposed in a deed that restrict the use or activities that may be conducted on property. These covenants are designed to maintain a certain level of standard or uniformity within a development area or neighborhood.
In real estate, quiet enjoyment is the right of an owner or any person legally entitled to possession to use property without interference. It is fundamental for tenants and property owners, ensuring that they can possess and enjoy their property in peace.
Restrictions are limitations placed upon the use of property, typically contained in the deed, other written instruments in the chain of title, or in local ordinances pertaining to land use.
Rezoning is the legal process of changing the designated use of a specific parcel or group of parcels on a zoning map, altering the previous permitted activities to suit new needs or goals. This can involve changing residential areas to commercial, industrial to residential, and more.
Usufructuary rights refer to the legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else's property without owning it. These rights are often pertinent to natural resources like water or land.
