Property Law

5. a legal process where someone who openly uses another person's land for a long time can claim ownership
6. land and anything permanently attached to it (e.g., buildings, trees)
7. An item that was once personal property butis now attached to real property (e.g., built-in-shelves)
12. Local government rules about how land can be used (residential, commercial, industries, etc)
13. property received from someone after their death
15. A legal claim against property, often used as security for a debt
16. when a structure or object illegally extends onto someone else's land
19. A;; the property and assets owned by a person, especially at the time of their death
20. Legal process where a lender takes back property when a mortgage isn't paid
21. A check of public records to confirm legal ownership of property and any claims against it

1. a physical control or occupancy of property, with or without legal ownership
2. A loan used to buy real estate, with the property serving as collateral
3. A person who rents property from a landlord
4. the set of legal rules that control who owns property, how it can be used, and how it can be bought, sold or passed on
8. The person who owns and rents out a property
9. movable items not attached to land (e.g., cars, jewelry, furniture)
10. A written legal document that transfers ownership of real estate
11. A legal document providing ownership of property
14. The legal right to possess, use, and dispose of property
17. The right to use part of someone else's land for a specific purpose (like a driveway or utility access)
18. A contract that allows someone to use property for a period in exchange for payment (rent)