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Vacant
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A quick definition of Vacant:
Term: Vacant
Definition: Vacant means that a place or property is empty and no one is living or using it. It can also mean that an estate has no heirs or people who can claim it.
Illustrative caselaw: Simmons v. Saul, 138 U.S. 439 (1891).
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Vacant refers to real property that is empty, unclaimed, and/or unoccupied. It can also refer to an abandoned estate that has no heirs or claimants.
Examples:
- An empty house that has no tenants or owners is considered vacant property.
- If someone passes away and there are no living relatives to inherit their estate, it becomes a vacant estate.
The first example illustrates the first part of the definition, where vacant refers to real property that is unoccupied. The second example illustrates the second part of the definition, where vacant refers to an abandoned estate with no heirs or claimants.