by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate, a condominium is a form of property ownership in which individual units within a building or group of buildings are owned separately, while the remaining portions of the property are owned jointly by all unit owners. Each owner holds title to the...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate law, a conditional estate, most commonly referred to as a fee simple defeasible estate, is an ownership interest in property that is granted subject to a specific condition. Although the owner holds many of the same rights as a fee simple owner, the...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
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...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
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...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
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...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
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...
