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Glossary


Terms used in the Land Records Section  ​

​A/J
Abstract of Judgment- Lien on person or property through court awarded damages.

Deed
Special, General Warranty, Quit Claim, Gift, Distribution, Trustee or Sub Trustee, Assumption - Conveyance of Real Property

D/T
Deed of Trust-- Mortgage of Property -- naming Trustee to administer terms of Promissory Note.

OGML
Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease Mem OGML Memorandum of Oil & Gas Lease - Outline of Lease provisions and terms. Not the actual Lease.

M/L
​Mechanics & Labor Lien (usually for New Construction or Improvements to Property). Secures a lien to a Contractor for work performed on real property. Contractor/ and or Lender will not release this lien until improvements are completed and all bills are paid for improvements.

Laborer's Lien
Lien against Person or Company and Property for Labor and or Materials furnished for property on unpaid debt due to Contractor. ( A Contractor or Sub Contractor has performed work/service/ or supplied materials and has not been paid in full.)

Lis Pendens
Notice to Public that a law suit is pending involving Person or Property.

Forcible Detainer
​Termination of Tenant Possession by demand of Landlord. (suit for possession, eviction)
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