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rental value :: legal definition


Rental value - n. the amount which would be paid for rental of similar property in the same condition in the same area. Evidence of rental value becomes important in lawsuits in which loss of use of real property or equipment is an issue, and the rental value is the "measure of damages." In divorce cases in which one of the spouses stays in the family residence, the use of the property has rental value which is considered in balancing the income of the parties, determining division of property or setting the amount of alimony to be paid.

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quitclaim deed :: n. a real property deed which transfers (conveys) ... also: convey deed grant deed title
real property :: n. 1) all land, structures, firmly attached and in ... onal property real estate reversion
seized :: (seised) n. 1) having ownership, commonly used in ... by force. See also: seisin seizure
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servient estate :: n. real property which has an easement or other us ... See also: dominant estate easement
spot zoning :: n. a provision in a general plan which benefits a ... . See also: grandfathered in zoning
tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax
theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery
trespass :: n. entering another person's property without perm ... for an illegal purpose is a crime.
use :: n. the right to enjoy the benefits of real propert ... ay it is only of academic interest.

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