dubious property
[/ˈduːbiəs ˈprɒpərti/]
noun phrasepl: dubious properties
propriedade duvidosa
1. A piece of real estate or possession whose ownership, legality, or legitimacy is questionable or uncertain
The businessman purchased a dubious property in the outskirts of the city without proper documentation.
O empresário comprou uma propriedade duvidosa na periferia da cidade sem documentação apropriada.
2. Real estate that is suspected of being obtained through illegal or unethical means
The authorities seized several dubious properties connected to the money laundering scheme.
As autoridades apreenderam várias propriedades duvidosas ligadas ao esquema de lavagem de dinheiro.
3. A property with unclear title, disputed ownership, or unresolved legal claims
Investors avoided bidding on the dubious property due to its complicated ownership history.
Os investidores evitaram ofertar pela propriedade duvidosa devido ao seu histórico de propriedade complicado.
This term is commonly used in real estate law in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, dubious properties often result from land invasions, document fraud, or unclear succession issues. In the USA, the term is frequently associated with properties seized in criminal investigations or those with serious structural or environmental defects. Both cultures emphasize the importance of title searches and due diligence before purchasing.
NYC Slang
sketchy property
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