A term concerning a right to come and go across the land (public or private) of another. Usually part of the term ingress and egress

See: Environmental Impact Statement.

Most commonly, a court action to recover real property, usually by eviction of a tenant. In some states, an action to enforce specific performance.

Any heating system using electricity as its power source. May be a water or air system.

Any flow of electricity.

A corporation created for a charitable purpose. There are tax advantages accorded to such corporations. The corporation may operate the same as a profit making corporation. Commonly called a nonprofit corporation.

(1) Height above sea level. (2) The exterior design of a structure, usually but not necessarily, viewed from the front. Called a horizontal elevation. (3) Height measured from any point, such as elevation from a floor. Called vertical elevation.

The movement of soil materials, either in a downward or horizontal direction, caused by excessive water in the soil.

Growing crops. Considered chattels which may be removed by a tenant at the expiration of his lease.

A governmental right to acquire private property for public use by condemnation, and the payment of just compensation.

Compensation for personal services, such as salary, commission, or other compensation.

A lease in perpetuity or for a long period, freely transferable by the lessee, upon the condition that the lessee improve the property and pay rent.

Programs offered by employers to help their employees purchase a home. The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) offers advice to employers in setting up these programs.

A letter from an employer stating the time a person has been employed and income from said employment.

Targeted areas to be aided through tax incentives, grants and loans to improve economic conditions. The program was created by Title XIII of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and expanded by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

Generally, construction onto the property of another, as of a wall fence, building, etc.

A claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to and binding real property. Any right to, or interest in, land which may exist in one other than the owner, but which will not prevent the transfer of fee title.

See: Take Out Loan.

The act of the holder of a note, bill, check, or other negotiable instrument, of transferring said instrument by signing the back of the instrument, with or without qualifications.

One who transfers a check or mortgage note by signing (endorsing) the check or note rather than by a separate document (assignment). The transferee may receive greater rights by endorsement than by assignment.

A general term, encompassing the styles of various English design, but which have common elements. The exterior being either of large stones, or exposed timbers with large stones or brick placed between the timbers, in a decorative manner. The roof is most often of slate and windows are hinged vertically.