Condition Subsequent

In real estate and contract law, a condition subsequent is a condition that applies after an estate has already vested or a contract has become effective, and that can result in the termination of rights or obligations if the condition is not met. Unlike a condition...

Condition Precedent

In contract and real estate law, a condition precedent is a specific event or requirement that must occur before a contract becomes fully effective or before a party is obligated to perform. Until the condition precedent is satisfied, the rights and duties under the...

Condition (Contract Condition)

In legal and real estate contexts, a condition refers to a future and uncertain event that affects the creation, continuation, or termination of a legal obligation or property interest. In contract law, a condition may be a prerequisite that must occur before a duty...

Condemnation

In real estate and property law, condemnation is the legal process by which a government or authorized public entity takes private property for public use without the owner’s consent, provided that just compensation is paid. This power arises from the government’s...

Compound Interest

In finance and real estate lending, compound interest refers to interest that is calculated not only on the original principal amount of a loan or investment but also on the accumulated and unpaid interest that has accrued over time. As interest is added to the...