Glossary of Terms

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LANDLORD
The person from whom another holds tenancy.
LEASE
Contract between landlord (lessor) and tenant (lessee) for the occupation or use of the landlord's property by the tenant for a specified time and for a specified consideration (rental).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A written description by which property can be located, definitely.
LESSEE
Tenant under a lease.
LESSOR
The person who grants use of property under lease to a tenant.
LIEN
A right, given to a creditor, creating an interest in the real property until the debt is discharged.
LINTEL
A horizontal structural member (beam) that supports the load over an opening such as a door or window.
LIS PENDENS
A legal document giving notice that an action or proceeding is pending in the courts which affects the title to the designated property.
LISTING
An oral or written agreement between a property owner and a broker authorizing the brokerage to offer the owner's real property for sale or lease.