Definition:   an interest in the entire property, rather than ownership of a particular part of the property Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   Mark and Craig have an undivided interest in the lakefront..

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Definition:   a contract that was valid when made but either cannot be proved or will not be upheld by a court Pronunciation:   \ˌən– in-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl\ \ˈkän-ˌtrakt\ Used in a Sentence:   Because the contract was not in writing as required by state statutes it was an unenforceable..

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Definition:   an agreement in which only one party promises to perform without receiving a reciprocal promise to perform from the other party Pronunciation:   \ˌyü-ni-ˈla-tə-rəl\ \ˈkän-ˌtrakt\ Used in a Sentence:   A unilateral contract obligates only one party to an ..

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Definition:   individual prerequisites required to constitute a single joint tenancy Pronunciation:    \ˈyü-nə-tē\ Used in a Sentence:   A joint tenancy can only exist with the four unities of possession, interest, title, and time ar..

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Definition:   a general agent; one authorized to act on behalf of another Pronunciation:   \ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-səl\ \ˈā-jənt\ Used in a Sentence:    The seller appointed his attorney to act as his universal agent in the handling of ..

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Definition:   a deduction from potential gross income for (1) current or expected future space not rented due to tenant turnover and (2) loss from uncollected rent due from delinquent tenants. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   We factored in vacancy and collection losses when reviewing the income statement on the apartment..

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Definition:   the percentage of rental units that are not occupied Pronunciation:  \ˈvā-kən(t)-sē\ Used in a Sentence:    The vacancy rate in the office building was less..

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Definition:    sufficient to be legally binding; enforceable Pronunciation:   \ˈva-ləd\ Used in a Sentence:   For a contract to be considered valid it must comply with the provisions of contract law and contain the four essential elements- competent parties, mutual assent, legal purpose, cons..

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