Property Law Principles

1. Property Rights and Responsibilities
   1. Rights of Possession, Control, Exclusion, and Enjoyment
      1. Possession Rights
         1. Legal Possession
            1. Recognition by law
            2. Impact on property use
         2. Actual Possession
            1. Physical control
            2. Examples in different contexts
         3. Constructive Possession
            1. Implied control based on circumstances
            2. Legal implications
      2. Control Rights
         1. Decisions regarding property use
            1. Modification and development
            2. Use alteration
         2. Limitations imposed by law
            1. Zoning restrictions
            2. Building codes and permits
      3. Exclusion Rights
         1. Right to deny others access
         2. Legal enforcement of exclusion
            1. Trespass laws
            2. Required notice
         3. Impacts of easements and rights of way
            1. Limitations on exclusion
      4. Enjoyment Rights
         1. Use of property for personal and family benefit
            1. Recreational use
            2. Lease and rental income
         2. Protection against nuisances
            1. Legal actions available
            2. Resolution of noise, smell, or sight pollution
         3. Access to utilities and services
            1. Utility easements
            2. Service agreements
   2. Responsibilities and Liabilities
      1. Maintenance Obligations
         1. Regular upkeep and repairs
            1. Structural integrity
            2. Landscape management
         2. Improvements and renovations
            1. Permit requirements
            2. Value impact assessments
      2. Taxation Duties
         1. Property tax calculation
            1. Assessed value
            2. Tax rate application
         2. Payment schedules and penalties
            1. Due dates and late fees
      3. Environmental Responsibilities
         1. Compliance with environmental laws
            1. Waste management
            2. Water usage restrictions
         2. Impact assessments for construction
            1. Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
            2. Mitigation measures
      4. Liability for Injury or Damage
         1. Premises liability
            1. Slip and fall incidents
            2. Security measures and obligations
         2. Neighbor disputes and liabilities
            1. Encroachment and fence lines
            2. Water runoff issues
      5. Insurance Responsibilities
         1. Requirement for coverage
            1. Property insurance
            2. Liability insurance
         2. Claims process and documentation
            1. Reporting damages
            2. Evidence for claims
      6. Deed Restrictions and Covenants
         1. Understanding limitations placed on the property
            1. Prohibited structures or uses
            2. Aesthetic restrictions
         2. Obligation to comply with covenants
            1. Homeowners association (HOA) rules
            2. Enforcement procedures