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Unenforceable contract
Unenforceable contract A contract which is considered unenforceable either because it cannot be proven or will not be enforced by a court.
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Contract
A legal agreement between entities that requires each to conduct (or refrain from conducting) certain activities.
Will
A written document, properly witnessed, providing for the transfer of title to property owned by the deceased, called the testator.
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Unencumbered
Property that is free of liens and other encumbrances.
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Undisclosed heir
A person who claims the right to a piece of property after the death of an owner without a will.
Undisclosed spouse
An unidentified marital partner who can claim the right to a piece of property.
Undue influence
Strong enough persuasion to completely overpower the free will of another and prevent him or her from acting intelligently and voluntarily, as in a case where a broker guilty of blockbusting has induced someone to sell in fear of a change in the racial character of the community.
Unearned income
Income such as interest, dividends, capital gains or rents, as opposed to earned income, such as wages, tips and salaries.
Unencumbered
Property that is free of liens and other encumbrances.
Unenforceable contract
Unequivocal
Unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation.
Uniform Building Code
A national building code published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Uniform Commercial Code
A codification of commercial law, adopted in most states, that attempts to make uniform all laws relating to commercial transactions, including chattel mortgages and bulk transfers.
Uniform Condominium Act (UCA)
Under its provisions, a condominium is created and established when the owner of an existing building (or developer of unimproved property) executes and records a declaration of condominium.
Uniform Partnership Act (UPA)
Permits real estate to be held in the partnership name. The "Uniform Limited Partnership Act" (ULPA) establishes the legality of the limited partnership entity and provides that realty may be held in the limited partnership's name.
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