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Tenancy The holding of land under a lease not exceeding three years
Tenancy-in-common Concurrent ownership such that all owners distinct but undivided shares in the some property.  There is no right of survivorship.
Tenant A holder of a lease.
Tenantable repair A state of repair fit for letting to a tenant.
Tender A sale of property via competitive price bidding, usually awarded to the highest bidder.  The tender may be restricted to only a few parties (private tender) or open to all who are interested in participating (open or public tender).
Tenure Holding of land.
Term The terms of a contract arc matters of agreement between the contracting parties
Title A legal measure of a person's interests (rights) in his property   See “Document of Title", "Registry title, "Land Office Title", "Register Document of Title".  "Issue Document of title, "Final Title" and "Qualified title”.
Torrens Title A system under which title to land is conferred by the official registration 
Transfer The making over of a right in property to another to another; the instrument effecting transaction

U

Usual covenants At common law, in a lease, the covenants to pay rent and allow the lessor to enter the premises when rent has not been paid, to pay rates and taxes, to keep and deliver up the premises in good repair, and on the part of the lessor, to allow the lessee quiet enjoyment.

V

V Versus
Vacant possession A right to possession of land in respect of which there is no current occupant.
Valid Having legal force.
Valuer A professionally trained person, licensed to appraise or value properties.
Vendor A seller.

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