partition

The division into parts of property held jointly, or the sale of such property by a court with division of the proceeds.

occupancy

Holding, possessing, or occupying premises.

notice to quit

A notification or communication to a tenant to leave specified premises usually for a breach of terms of the lease.

loss of use

Circumstances where a property cannot be occupied in the normal way, through the negligence or wrongdoing of another party.

legal duty

The responsibility to others to act according to the law.

lease

A contract by which an owner of property conveys exclusive possession and use of it for a specified rent and for a specified period - after which the property reverts to the owner.

landlord

The owner of property that is leased or rented to others.

invitee

A person, such as a customer, who is present in a place either by the express or the implied invitation of the occupier. This normally means that the occupier has to exercise reasonable care to protect the safety of the invited person.