Range Lines

In real estate and land surveying, range lines are north south survey lines established under the government, or rectangular, survey system. They are spaced at six mile intervals, beginning at the principal meridian. Range lines form the east and west boundaries of...

Range

In real estate and land surveying, a range is a unit of land measurement used in the government, or rectangular, survey system. It consists of a row of townships that is six miles wide and runs in a north and south direction. Ranges are used as part of legal land...

Quitclaim Deed

In real estate law, a quitclaim deed is a type of deed that transfers whatever interest or claim the grantor may have in a property at the time of conveyance. It operates as a release of the grantor’s rights, if any, without guaranteeing that the grantor holds valid...

Quiet Title

In real estate law, a quiet title action is a legal proceeding brought to establish or confirm ownership of real property. Its purpose is to resolve competing claims or uncertainties and remove any cloud on the title. By obtaining a court judgment, the property owner...

Quiet Enjoyment

In real estate law, quiet enjoyment is the right of a property owner or tenant to use and occupy property without interference or disturbance of possession. This right is implied in most ownership and lease arrangements. Quiet enjoyment protects against actions that...