Intro to Law Canvas Vocab by Kerris Woodroffe

Warranty of Habitability

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A guarantee that makes the landlord or owner responsible for keeping your apartment and the building safe and livable at all times.

Lease Agreement

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A contract between a tenant and landlord that gives a tenant the right to live in a property for a fixed period of time, typically covering a 6- or 12-month rental period.

Contract

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A contract between a tenant and landlord that gives a tenant the right to live in a property for a fixed period of time, typically covering a 6- or 12-month rental period.

Breach of Contract

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A violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a binding contract.

Enforcement

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Consisting of the necessary components in order to be upheld in a court of law. When a contract is enforceable, it means that if one party fails to fulfill its obligations as outlined in it, the other party or parties have the legal right to seek remedies and enforce its terms through the legal system.

Eviction

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The civil process by which a landlord may legally remove a tenant from their rental property. Eviction may occur when the tenant stops paying rent, when the terms of the rental agreement are breached, or in other situations permitted by law.

constructive eviction

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When a landlord does not physically or legally evict a tenant but takes actions that interfere with the tenant's use and enjoyment of the premises significantly enough to constitute “eviction in fact.” To successfully claim constructive eviction, the issue with the rental unit must be a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. The primary purpose of constructive eviction laws are to force landlords to comply with applicable housing laws.

citation

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An order from a court or the police commanding one's appearance in court at a certain time and place.

Stipulation

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A fact, promise, or provision in a contract agreed by two parties.

Damages

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The amount of money which a plaintiff (the person suing) may be awarded in a lawsuit.

Abatement

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The act or process of reducing something.

Landlord

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The owner of real property, such as a house, building, or land, that is leased or rented to another person or entity, called the tenant.

Tenant

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A person or entity who temporarily occupies or possesses real estate that belongs to a landlord.

Building superintendent

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A manager responsible for repair and maintenance in a residential building. They are the first point of contact for residents of the building.