property law
[/ˈprɑːpərti lɔː/]
noun
direito de propriedade
1. The branch of law that deals with the ownership, purchase, sale, lease, and transfer of real and personal property
Property law governs the rights and responsibilities of property owners.
O direito de propriedade rege os direitos e responsabilidades dos proprietários.
2. Legal rules and regulations concerning land, buildings, chattels, and intellectual property rights
She studied property law to become a real estate attorney.
Ela estudou direito de propriedade para se tornar uma advogada imobiliária.
3. The statutory and common law framework that establishes what constitutes property and how it can be used, transferred, or protected
Property law includes regulations about landlord-tenant relationships.
O direito de propriedade inclui regulamentações sobre relações entre proprietários e inquilinos.
In Brazil, property law is heavily codified under the Civil Code (Código Civil), and real estate transactions are strictly regulated by government agencies. In the USA, property law varies significantly by state, and the concept of private property ownership is fundamental to American legal and economic systems. Both jurisdictions place significant emphasis on the registration and documentation of property rights.
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