Chapter 1: real property law
Word Definition Used in sentence Vertaling
Land Land is a real property or After a long Land
real estate. Owning a land journey, they were
means the owner owns the relieved to finally
space underneath the land, land on the shores
the land itself, and the of the unexplored
airspace over it. (more island.
about the nature)
Not only the face of
the earth but
everything of a
permanent nature
over or under it,
including minerals,
oil, and gases.
Premises The land itself or the land The farmer Gebouw
with all structures carefully inspected
attached. Example: the premises,
residential buildings and accessing the land
yards for its fertility and
- As described in the considering the
deed best crops to
cultivate in the
upcoming season
When you’re baying you always have land. In the deed (koopovereenkomst) they will
define which part of the land you’re baying = premises.
Real estate
Land and ordinarily
anything erected on,
growing on, or affixed to
it, including buildings
and crops. (= just land,
building not the rights
attend to it)
Real She inherited a Onroerend goed
Land and ordinarily
property vast estate
anything erected on, comprising real
growing on, or affixed to property, including
it, including buildings acres of land and a
and crops. The term is stately mansion
also used to declare any
rights that issue from the
ownership of land.
Real property is land and
any permanent structures
on it; whiteboard
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, Verschil tussen real estate and real property valt op het laatste zinnetje bij real
property
Real estate Real property
Land Land
Improvements
Improvements
Bundle of rights
(disposition,
possession and
usage)
Personal This can be part of the real She ensured that Roerende goederen
property property. her personal
Example: a lamp, pvc pipes property, including
but if you used the pipes to furniture and
build anything on the land jewelry, was
than it became real securely stored
property, example a car during the move.
- Tangible
Vergelijking real property and personal property:
Real property is land and any permanent structures on it; whiteboard
Personal property refers to anything that is not real property and anything you can
move; your laptop, car
Whiteboard attached to the wall: personal property that became real property (cannot
move anymore)
Wanneer je een kot hebt en je installeert de lichten wordt het geen real property want
de kans bestaat dat als je u kot verlaat dat je de lichten weer eraf haalt en meeneemt,
dus blijft het personal property
Rechten veranderen bij real property and personal property
Public It is owned by a state or The park, with its Openbaar eigendom
property country such as a church, a playgrounds and
city hall, roads,… you need picnic areas, is a
to follow the rules of the great example of a
state. public property
that everyone in
the community can
enjoy.
Private It belongs to persons such The house and its Privaat eigendom
property as a house and you can surrounding land
determined your own rules were clearly
marked as private
property, with a
fence and a “no
trespassing” sign.
Vergelijking private and public property
Private property is that which belongs to one or more persons. Public property is
owned by a country, state or political subdivision, such as a municipal corporation, a
school district,
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, Artevelde is private property.
To erect Syn: to construct/build He decided to Bouwen
erect a fence
around his garden
to protect it from
wildlife and ensure
privacy
To affix Syn: to attach/to fix She carefully Bevestigen/
affixed the postage aanhechten
stamp to the
envelope before
dropping it into the
mailbox
A subdivision Syn: division, part The city approved Een subdivisie/ een
A part/ a smaller, the construction of onderdeel
secondary division within a a new subdivision
larger unit, typically on the outskirts,
referring to a section of providing housing
land that has been divided options for the
into individual lots for growing
residential or commercial population.
development.
To alter Syn: to change, to adjust She decided to Veranderen
To change or modify, often alter her original
referring to making design after
adjustments or variations receiving feedback
to something. from her
colleagues.
To retain Syn: to keep, to preserve The company Behouden
To keep or hold on to decided to retain
something, to preserve or its experienced
maintain possession, employees during
control, or a particular the restructuring
quality. process.
Apartment A self-contained housing She moved into a Een appartement
unit within a larger cozy apartment in
building, typically divided the city center
into several rooms for after accepting a
residential purposes. job offer.
Castle (was A large fortified building or The medieval Een kasteel
built to complex with strong walls, castle stood tall on
protect) towers, and other defensive the hill,
structures, often built in overlooking the
medieval times as a surrounding
residence for royalty or a countryside.
military stronghold.
Penthouse A luxurious apartment or The wealthy Een penthouse
residence that is typically businessman
located on the top floor of a purchased a
building, offering penthouse in the
panoramic views and often heart of the city,
featuring high-end enjoying
amenities and finishes. breathtaking views
of the skyline.
Loft A spacious, open living The artist’s loft Een loft
apartment space typically converted apartment
from an industrial or provided ample
commercial building. It space for both
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, often features high ceilings, living and working,
large windows, and an with its expansive
open floor plan. studio area and
natural light.
Detached A standalone residential They decided to Een vrijstaand huis/
house building that is not purchase a open bebouwing
physically connected to any detached house in
other structure. It us the suburbs to
surrounded by open space have more privacy
on all sides, including a and a spacious
yard or garden backyard
Semi- A residential building that They chose to live Een half-open
detached shares one common wall in a semi-detached bebouwing
house with an adjacent house, house, enjoying
creating a pair of dwellings. the benefits of a
Each house in the pair is a shared wall while
mirror image of the other. still having their
own separate
living space.
Cottage A small, typically cozy and They spent their Een cottage
picturesque house, often summer vacation
located in a rural or semi- in a charming
rural setting. Cottages are cottage by the
known for their charm and lake, surrounded
simplicity. by nature.
Palace (was A grand and elaborate The royal palace, Een paleis
built to show residence, often the official with its intricate
off) residence of a monarch or architecture and
a head of state. Palaces are opulent decor, was
characterized by their a symbol of the
architectural magnificence nation’s history
and are historically and monarchy
associated with royalty.
Terraced A row of similar or identical The terraced Een rijhuis
houses that share side houses lined the
walls. These houses are street, each with a
typically connected in a uniform design and
continuous row, creating a a small garden in
terrace-like appearance the front
Bungalow A single-story house or The decided to Een bungalow
cottage, typically with a retire in a cozy
simple design and a bungalow by the
spacious layout. Bungalows beach, enjoying
are known for their the easy and
convenience and accessible living
accessibility, as they space.
eliminate the need for
stairs.
Residential Refers to areas or buildings The city’s Residentieel
designed for housing or residential areas
dwelling purposes. It include a mix of
encompasses single-family
neighborhoods, houses, homes,
apartments, and any other apartments, and
structures where people condominiums.
live.
Commercial Activities, properties, or The downtown Commercieel
areas that are primarily area is known for
intended for business, its vibrant
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Word Definition Used in sentence Vertaling
Land Land is a real property or After a long Land
real estate. Owning a land journey, they were
means the owner owns the relieved to finally
space underneath the land, land on the shores
the land itself, and the of the unexplored
airspace over it. (more island.
about the nature)
Not only the face of
the earth but
everything of a
permanent nature
over or under it,
including minerals,
oil, and gases.
Premises The land itself or the land The farmer Gebouw
with all structures carefully inspected
attached. Example: the premises,
residential buildings and accessing the land
yards for its fertility and
- As described in the considering the
deed best crops to
cultivate in the
upcoming season
When you’re baying you always have land. In the deed (koopovereenkomst) they will
define which part of the land you’re baying = premises.
Real estate
Land and ordinarily
anything erected on,
growing on, or affixed to
it, including buildings
and crops. (= just land,
building not the rights
attend to it)
Real She inherited a Onroerend goed
Land and ordinarily
property vast estate
anything erected on, comprising real
growing on, or affixed to property, including
it, including buildings acres of land and a
and crops. The term is stately mansion
also used to declare any
rights that issue from the
ownership of land.
Real property is land and
any permanent structures
on it; whiteboard
1
, Verschil tussen real estate and real property valt op het laatste zinnetje bij real
property
Real estate Real property
Land Land
Improvements
Improvements
Bundle of rights
(disposition,
possession and
usage)
Personal This can be part of the real She ensured that Roerende goederen
property property. her personal
Example: a lamp, pvc pipes property, including
but if you used the pipes to furniture and
build anything on the land jewelry, was
than it became real securely stored
property, example a car during the move.
- Tangible
Vergelijking real property and personal property:
Real property is land and any permanent structures on it; whiteboard
Personal property refers to anything that is not real property and anything you can
move; your laptop, car
Whiteboard attached to the wall: personal property that became real property (cannot
move anymore)
Wanneer je een kot hebt en je installeert de lichten wordt het geen real property want
de kans bestaat dat als je u kot verlaat dat je de lichten weer eraf haalt en meeneemt,
dus blijft het personal property
Rechten veranderen bij real property and personal property
Public It is owned by a state or The park, with its Openbaar eigendom
property country such as a church, a playgrounds and
city hall, roads,… you need picnic areas, is a
to follow the rules of the great example of a
state. public property
that everyone in
the community can
enjoy.
Private It belongs to persons such The house and its Privaat eigendom
property as a house and you can surrounding land
determined your own rules were clearly
marked as private
property, with a
fence and a “no
trespassing” sign.
Vergelijking private and public property
Private property is that which belongs to one or more persons. Public property is
owned by a country, state or political subdivision, such as a municipal corporation, a
school district,
2
, Artevelde is private property.
To erect Syn: to construct/build He decided to Bouwen
erect a fence
around his garden
to protect it from
wildlife and ensure
privacy
To affix Syn: to attach/to fix She carefully Bevestigen/
affixed the postage aanhechten
stamp to the
envelope before
dropping it into the
mailbox
A subdivision Syn: division, part The city approved Een subdivisie/ een
A part/ a smaller, the construction of onderdeel
secondary division within a a new subdivision
larger unit, typically on the outskirts,
referring to a section of providing housing
land that has been divided options for the
into individual lots for growing
residential or commercial population.
development.
To alter Syn: to change, to adjust She decided to Veranderen
To change or modify, often alter her original
referring to making design after
adjustments or variations receiving feedback
to something. from her
colleagues.
To retain Syn: to keep, to preserve The company Behouden
To keep or hold on to decided to retain
something, to preserve or its experienced
maintain possession, employees during
control, or a particular the restructuring
quality. process.
Apartment A self-contained housing She moved into a Een appartement
unit within a larger cozy apartment in
building, typically divided the city center
into several rooms for after accepting a
residential purposes. job offer.
Castle (was A large fortified building or The medieval Een kasteel
built to complex with strong walls, castle stood tall on
protect) towers, and other defensive the hill,
structures, often built in overlooking the
medieval times as a surrounding
residence for royalty or a countryside.
military stronghold.
Penthouse A luxurious apartment or The wealthy Een penthouse
residence that is typically businessman
located on the top floor of a purchased a
building, offering penthouse in the
panoramic views and often heart of the city,
featuring high-end enjoying
amenities and finishes. breathtaking views
of the skyline.
Loft A spacious, open living The artist’s loft Een loft
apartment space typically converted apartment
from an industrial or provided ample
commercial building. It space for both
3
, often features high ceilings, living and working,
large windows, and an with its expansive
open floor plan. studio area and
natural light.
Detached A standalone residential They decided to Een vrijstaand huis/
house building that is not purchase a open bebouwing
physically connected to any detached house in
other structure. It us the suburbs to
surrounded by open space have more privacy
on all sides, including a and a spacious
yard or garden backyard
Semi- A residential building that They chose to live Een half-open
detached shares one common wall in a semi-detached bebouwing
house with an adjacent house, house, enjoying
creating a pair of dwellings. the benefits of a
Each house in the pair is a shared wall while
mirror image of the other. still having their
own separate
living space.
Cottage A small, typically cozy and They spent their Een cottage
picturesque house, often summer vacation
located in a rural or semi- in a charming
rural setting. Cottages are cottage by the
known for their charm and lake, surrounded
simplicity. by nature.
Palace (was A grand and elaborate The royal palace, Een paleis
built to show residence, often the official with its intricate
off) residence of a monarch or architecture and
a head of state. Palaces are opulent decor, was
characterized by their a symbol of the
architectural magnificence nation’s history
and are historically and monarchy
associated with royalty.
Terraced A row of similar or identical The terraced Een rijhuis
houses that share side houses lined the
walls. These houses are street, each with a
typically connected in a uniform design and
continuous row, creating a a small garden in
terrace-like appearance the front
Bungalow A single-story house or The decided to Een bungalow
cottage, typically with a retire in a cozy
simple design and a bungalow by the
spacious layout. Bungalows beach, enjoying
are known for their the easy and
convenience and accessible living
accessibility, as they space.
eliminate the need for
stairs.
Residential Refers to areas or buildings The city’s Residentieel
designed for housing or residential areas
dwelling purposes. It include a mix of
encompasses single-family
neighborhoods, houses, homes,
apartments, and any other apartments, and
structures where people condominiums.
live.
Commercial Activities, properties, or The downtown Commercieel
areas that are primarily area is known for
intended for business, its vibrant
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