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landlord's lien

 

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Noun landlord's lien has 1 sense
  1. landlord's lien - lien on a tenant's property for the satisfaction of unpaid rent or property damage; the landlord is given the status of a preferred creditor with regard to the tenant's property
    --1 is a kind of
    lien

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Landlord's Lien

Description:

A landlord's lien refers to a legal right that allows a landlord to retain possession of a tenant's property until unpaid rent or other obligations are satisfied. It grants the landlord a legal claim over the tenant's belongings that are located on the rental property.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: Claim over Tenant's Property

In this sense, a landlord's lien is a legal mechanism that enables the landlord to claim, retain, and potentially sell the tenant's property in order to recover unpaid rent. This lien arises due to the tenant's failure to fulfill their financial obligations.

Example Sentence: The landlord exercised their lien rights by selling the tenant's abandoned belongings to recoup the unpaid rent.

Sense 2: Security for Unpaid Rent

Here, a landlord's lien serves as a form of security to protect the landlord against non-payment of rent. The landlord can retain possession of the tenant's property until their outstanding rent is settled, ensuring some recourse for the landlord in case of default.

Example Sentence: The landlord invoked the lien to safeguard their interests and ensure the tenant pays the overdue rent.

Sense 3: Attachment to Rental Property

This sense refers to the landlord's lien being attached to the rental property itself. It means the lien automatically applies to any property brought onto the premises by the tenant until all obligations are fulfilled.

Example Sentence: The landlord's lien on the property prevented the tenant from removing their belongings until the outstanding debts were paid.

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