property & real estate law

A cloud on title is a claim or encumbrance that affects the ownership of a property and can potentially discourage future parties from purchasing it.

A cooperative, often called a co-op, is any association of members of a similar profession or industry that work together to process, prepare, market, handle products and supplies. A cooperative operates for the benefits of its members by giving each member access to the combined resources and services of the organization and sometimes earnings of the association.

In the practice of law, a code is an organized compilation of existing laws. It is a collection of all the laws in force, including the enacted laws and case law, covering a complete legal system or a specific area. A code can make the formulation of legal principles and rules more concise, clear, and thorough, so that people can understand the rules more quickly and comprehensively.

Coho is a slang term for cohousing which is a type of housing scheme where people have their own homes or units but share common areas and property of some form. Coho is also a species of salmon, a few types of which are endangered and protected species. 

Cohousing is a particular type of living system consisting of a cluster of private homes, where residents share common space and amenities. Such a system comprises of common areas such as playground, swimming pool, laundry, fitness center, etc. which are shared communally by several people with or without a familiar relationship between them. 

Collateral is an item of value, such as property or assets, that is pledged by an individual (borrower) in order to guaranty a loan.

Color, in a legal sense, refers to the appearance of a thing, as distinguished from the thing itself.

Color of title refers to a document or other instrument that appears to be a legitimate claim of title to a piece of land, but due to a title defect, cannot transfer or

Coming to the nuisance refers to a legal doctrine which prevents a party from claiming nuisance if said nuisance was present, and the party knew of that nuisance before they acquired the property subject to the nuisance. 

• tort law

Commercial exploitation is a term referring to all activities used to benefit commercially from one's property. 

• Examples include making property, selling it, offering it for sale, or licensing its appropriation or use. 

Whether a party can commercially exploit their property depends on what kind of property it is and in what manner that property is owned.