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CLAUSE - That part of the deed beginning with the words
"to have and to hold," following the granting clause and
reaffirming the extent of ownership that the grantor is transferring.
HABITABLE
- Being fit to live in. The residential landlord has an obligation to keep
the leased premises in a habitable condition.
HEIR - A
person who inherits under a will or a person who succeeds to property by
the laws of descent if the decedent dies without a will (intestate).
HIGHEST AND BEST USE
- That use which, at the time of appraising the property, is most likely
to produce the greatest net return to the land and/or the building over a
given period of time.
HIGH RISE
- A popular expression for a condominium or apartment building generally
higher than six stories.
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
- A clause inserted in a contract whereby one party agrees to indemnify
and protect the other party from any injuries or lawsuits arising out of
the particular transaction.
HOLDOVER TENANT
- One who stays on the leased premises after his lease has expired. The
landlord normally has the choice of evicting the holdover tenant or
permitting him to remain and continue to pay rent.
HOMEOWNER'S
ASSOCIATION - A non-profit association of homeowners organized
pursuant to a declaration of restrictions or protective covenants for a
subdivision, a PUD, or a condominium.
HOMESTEAD -
A home which is used as a personal residence.
HOUSE RULES -
Rules of conduct adopted by a board of directors of a condominium and
designed to promote harmonious living among the owners and occupants.
HUD - A
federal cabinet department officially known as the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
HYPOTHECATE
- To pledge specific real or personal property as security for an
obligation, without surrendering possession of it.
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