Lessor

In real estate, a Lessor is the party who grants the right to possess and use real property to another through a lease agreement. The lessor is usually the property owner and receives consideration, typically rent, in return. The lessor retains ownership of the...

Lessee

In real estate, a Lessee is the party who receives the right to possess and use real property under a lease agreement. In exchange for this right, the lessee agrees to pay consideration, usually in the form of rent. The lessee is commonly referred to as the tenant and...

Legal Description

In real estate, a Legal Description is a precise method of identifying the location and boundaries of a parcel of land in a manner that is legally acceptable and enforceable in a court of law. It uniquely describes the property so that it can be distinguished from all...

Lease Purchase Option

In real estate, a Lease Purchase Option is a lease agreement that gives the tenant the right to purchase the leased property under specified terms and conditions. The option is usually exercisable within a certain time period or at the end of the lease term. This...

Leasehold Estate

In real estate law, a Leasehold Estate is an interest in property held by a tenant under a lease agreement for a specified term. It grants the tenant the right to possess and use the property during the lease period. A leasehold estate is considered a personal...

Lease

In real estate, a Lease is a contract in which the owner of real property grants another party the right to possess and use the property for a specified period of time. In return, the tenant agrees to provide consideration, usually in the form of rent. A lease defines...