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Subdivision
Subdivision A housing development that is created by dividing a tract of land into individual lots for sale or lease.
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Land
The earth's surface, extending downward to the center of the earth and upward infinitely into space, including things permanently attached by nature, such as trees and water.
Lease
A contract whereby the landlord grants the tenant the right to occupy defined space for a set period at a specific price (i.e., rent).
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Subdivided land law
A disclosure law enacted to protect buyers of subdivided parcels. A public report is required for subdivisions of five or more parcels.
Subdivider
One who buys undeveloped land, divides it into smaller, usable lots and sells the lots to potential users.
Subdivision and development ordinances
Municipal ordinances that establish requirements for subdivisions and development.
Subdivision Map Act
An act providing for local control of subdivisions. Cities and counties are required to adopt an ordinance to regulate subdivisions.
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Studs
The upright pieces of lumber or steel in a wall to which panels, siding, drywall or other coverings are attached.
Subagent
An agent of an individual already acting as an agent of a principal.
Subcontractor
A contractor working under and being paid by the general contractor, often a specialist in nature, such as an electrical contractor, cement contractor, etc.
Subdivided land law
A disclosure law enacted to protect buyers of subdivided parcels. A public report is required for subdivisions of five or more parcels.
Subdivider
One who buys undeveloped land, divides it into smaller, usable lots and sells the lots to potential users.
Subdivision
Subdivision and development ordinances
Municipal ordinances that establish requirements for subdivisions and development.
Subdivision Map Act
An act providing for local control of subdivisions. Cities and counties are required to adopt an ordinance to regulate subdivisions.
Sub-flooring
The sheathing, usually made of plywood, placed on top of floor joists and covered by flooring.
Subjacent support
The right of land to be supported by land which lies beneath it.
Subject property
A reference to the real property under discussion, or the real property under appraisal.
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