A terre-tenant, also known as a land-tenant, is an individual who physically occupies a parcel of land. They may also be someone who holds an interest in the land after a creditor has placed a lien on it, such as a subsequent purchaser.
A terre-tenant is someone who possesses land or property, either through ownership or purchase. They can also be someone who has an interest in a judgement debtor’s land after a lien has been placed on it by the judgement creditor. For instance, John inherited a farm from his grandfather and is now the terre-tenant of that property. Similarly, Sarah became the terre-tenant of a house she bought at an auction after the bank foreclosed on it. In the case of a lien, the original owner becomes the judgement debtor and the subsequent purchaser becomes the terre-tenant with a stake in the land. These examples demonstrate how one can become a terre-tenant through ownership or the acquisition of a property.
A Terre-Tenant is a person who owns the surface of the land but not the minerals or resources beneath it.
A Terre-Tenant has the right to use and occupy the surface of the land, but does not have the right to extract or use any minerals or resources beneath it.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can sell their land, but the buyer will only own the surface rights and not the mineral rights.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can lease their land for mineral extraction, but they will only receive compensation for the surface use and not for any minerals extracted.
No, a Terre-Tenant cannot prevent mineral extraction on their land if they have leased the mineral rights to a third party.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can be held liable for environmental damage caused by mineral extraction if they have leased the mineral rights and allowed the extraction to occur.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can be compensated for environmental damage caused by mineral extraction if they have leased the mineral rights and negotiated compensation for such damages in the lease agreement.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can challenge a mineral lease agreement if they believe it was entered into fraudulently or under duress.
Yes, a Terre-Tenant can negotiate for mineral rights, but they will need to purchase them from the current owner.
No, a Terre-Tenant cannot be forced to sell their land for mineral extraction, but they may be subject to eminent domain laws if the government determines that the land is needed for public use.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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