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Habendum 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

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Habitable

Being fit to live in. The residential landlord has an obligation to keep the leased premises in a habitable condition.

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Habitat popular

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The locality in which an organism lives; the physical environment that will support a plant or animal in the absence of disturbance.

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Harbor

1. Sheltered body of water where ships anchor and are protected from storms 2. port

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Headland

A high point of land with a steep slope, projecting into the water

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Heavy industrial zoning

A sub-category of industrial zoning classification that allows industrial, shipping, and manufacturing activities, including those associated with relatively high levels of pollution, such as smokestacks or large amounts of truck, train, or ship traffic.

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Hectare

Common area measurement(square measure) of the metric system, used in most countries of the world. One (1) hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters, 0.01 square kilometers, or 2.471 acres.

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Hectare equivalents or conversions

One (1) hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. One (1) hectare is equal to 0.01 square kilometers. One (1) hectare is equal to 2.471 acres. One (1) hectare is equal to 107,639.104 square feet. One (1) hectare is equal to 11,959.9 square yards. One (1) hectare is equal to 395.367 square rods, poles, or perches. One (1) hectare is equal to 24.71 square chains. One (1) hectare is equal to 9.88 roods. One (1) hectare is equal to 2.925 arpents. One (1) hectare is equal to 0.0039 square miles or sections. One (1) hectare is equal to 0.0001 townships.

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Heir updated

A person who inherits real or personal property through decree of a decedent (a will) or by descent if the decedent dies intestate.

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Heir at law new

A legal heir; one who is able to succeed to property left by an ancestor, either by will or by descent.

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Heir-at-law new

A legal heir; one who is able to succeed to property left by an ancestor, either by will or by descent.

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Hereditaments

That which can be inherited; in practical use, this applies to all property, both personal and real.

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Heterogeneous (natural sciences) popular

Different or dissimilar in structure, function, composition, quality, or origin.

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Heterogeneous (real estate)

One of the physical characteristics of real estate, this term means that no two pieces of real estate are exactly alike, and no two pieces are in exactly the same location.

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High rise

A popular expression for a condominium or apartment building generally higher than six stories

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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

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Hill

Natural rise in the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain

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HOA

Homeowner's association.
A common real estate, listing, and classified ad abbreviation.

A homeowner's association is a non-profit association of homeowners organized pursuant to a declaration of restrictions or protective covenants for a subdivision, a PUD, or a condominium.

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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

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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.

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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

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Hotel

A building or group of attached or detached buildings containing dwelling or lodging units in which 50 percent or more of the units are lodging units, usually distinguished by a front desk, dining and other common facilities

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