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Legal & Regulatory Terms & Definitions

Contracts, regulations, compliance, entity structures, zoning, permits, and landlord-tenant law.

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  • Professional investment language
  • Common usage in real estate

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Complex strategies and professional concepts (103 terms)

Equity-for-Property Swap
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An Equity-for-Property Swap is an advanced real estate investment strategy where an investor exchanges equity in one or more properties or entities for direct ownership of another property, often to achieve tax deferral, portfolio restructuring, or strategic asset acquisition.

Capitalization of Asset Retirement Obligations
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The accounting process of recognizing the estimated cost of an Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) as a liability and capitalizing a corresponding asset, which is then depreciated over its useful life, reflecting the future costs associated with retiring a long-lived asset.

Subordination Agreement
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A legally binding contract that alters the priority of liens on a property, allowing a senior lienholder to voluntarily place their claim in a junior position to another, typically to facilitate new financing or complex transactions.

Unrelated Business Income Tax
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Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) is a tax levied on the net income of a tax-exempt organization, including certain real estate investment vehicles, derived from a trade or business regularly carried on and not substantially related to its exempt purpose.

Inverse Condemnation
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Inverse condemnation is a legal action initiated by a private property owner against a government entity to recover "just compensation" for a taking of their property, where the government has not formally exercised its power of eminent domain but has effectively deprived the owner of beneficial use or value.

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Change Order

Intermediate

A change order is a formal amendment to a construction contract that modifies the original scope of work, cost, or schedule of a real estate development or renovation project.

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Channel Stuffing

Advanced

Channel stuffing is a deceptive business practice where a company inflates its sales figures by inducing customers, often distributors or related parties, to buy more products or services than they can realistically sell or utilize, typically through aggressive incentives or unsustainable terms, to meet short-term financial targets.

7-9 min19073 views

Charging Order

Advanced

A legal remedy obtained by a creditor to seize a debtor's interest in a partnership or LLC, allowing the creditor to receive distributions without becoming a member or partner.

5-6 min18066 views

Checkbook Control

Advanced

Checkbook control grants the administrator of a self-directed retirement account, typically an IRA or 401(k), direct authority to manage and invest funds by writing checks or initiating electronic transfers from a dedicated LLC, bypassing traditional custodian approvals for each transaction.

2-3 min17269 views

Clear Title

Beginner

A clear title signifies undisputed legal ownership of a property, free from any liens, claims, or other legal encumbrances, ensuring the seller has the full right to transfer ownership to a buyer.

15-18 min5870 views

Client Agreement

Intermediate

A client agreement is a legally binding contract between a real estate investor or professional and their client, outlining the scope of services, responsibilities, fees, and terms of engagement.

3 min18674 views

Closing Costs

Intermediate

Closing costs are the various fees and expenses incurred by buyers and sellers at the end of a real estate transaction, covering services like loan origination, title insurance, appraisal, and legal fees.

13-14 min9837 views

Closing Date

Beginner

The Closing Date is the scheduled day when a real estate transaction is finalized, ownership officially transfers from seller to buyer, and all financial and legal requirements are met.

2 min11071 views

Closing Day

Beginner

Closing Day is the official date when a real estate transaction is finalized, ownership is transferred, and all necessary documents are signed and funds exchanged between the buyer and seller.

2-3 min5144 views

Closing Disclosure

Intermediate

The Closing Disclosure (CD) is a five-page document outlining the final terms of a mortgage loan, including the loan amount, interest rate, monthly payments, and all closing costs, provided to the borrower at least three business days before closing.

14-17 min7506 views

Closing Statement

Intermediate

A closing statement is a comprehensive financial document detailing all debits and credits for both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction, providing a final accounting of funds at closing.

5-6 min4879 views

Co-ownership Agreement

Intermediate

A Co-ownership Agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of multiple parties who jointly own a single real estate property.

5 min53 views
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