Seisin refers to owning and possessing land, which was important in feudal times. Landlords own property but not possession, while tenants possess but do not own. Holding seisin grants clear titles and tenure rights. Owners of both seisin and possession have more legal rights, but there are limits. Regional laws vary, and legal help is available for those uncertain about their property rights.
Seisin is a legal term dating back to the Middle Ages used in reference to someone who owns and owns land. This concept was particularly important in feudal times, where land ownership conferred certain social and legal rights not available to people who did not own property. It is less common today as a legal concept, although it remains on the books in some countries.
It is possible to own property without owning it, as seen when people own property and rent or lease it to others. A landlord retains ownership of a home while it is being used by tenants, but does not have possession of it. Conversely, the tenant owns the house, but does not own it. Property and possession are distinct concepts, each of which confers certain rights. For example, landlords can collect rent, while tenants have a right to privacy and should not open their homes to landlords without prior arrangements, except in emergencies where there is a clear danger to life, health or property.
Someone who holds seisin owns the property and has taken possession of it. Some regions distinguish whether it is “in fact” or “in fact”. Indeed, a person who holds seisin has clear titles and tenure rights, but has not yet asserted these rights, as seen when a person inherits a house from a relative. By entering the home, that person would take possession of it “in deed,” an action clearly intended to exercise physical rights to the property.
A person who owns both sesin, owning and owning, has more legal rights to property than someone who owns or only owns. There are limits to these rights; people usually have to use and develop property within certain boundaries, and property can be seized in certain legal situations. Property used as collateral on a loan can be taken by the lender, and governments also have seizure rights for non-payment of taxes and certain types of criminal activity.
Regional laws on the rights of homeowners, as well as people who own property without holding title, vary widely, depending on how their legal systems are structured. People who are uncertain about the legality of a particular business when they have seisin can consult a real estate attorney for more information. For people who think their property rights are being curtailed, it’s important to get legal help as soon as possible. In some communities, free legal services are available to low-income people.
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