possessory interest

possessory interest
possessory interest see interest 1

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

possessory interest
n.
The right to possess property, i.e., to occupy it or control it and to exclude others from it.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


possessory interest
In real estate, the right of a person to occupy and/or exercise control over a particular plot of land; distinguished from an ownership interest. For example, a tenant with a long term lease has a possessory interest, but not an ownership interest.
Category: Real Estate & Rental Property

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.


possessory interest
n. The right to control a property and to exclude others for the present, exercised by one who is not necessarily the owner. A current or future exclusive right to possession and use of a property.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

possessory interest
n.
   in real estate, the intent and right of a person to occupy and/or exercise control over a particular plot of land. A possessory interest is distinguished from an interest in the title to property, which may not include the right to immediately occupy the property. Example: a long-term lease.
   See also: possess, possession, real property

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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