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Simple English definitions for legal terms

alteration

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A quick definition of alteration:

Alteration refers to a big change made to a building or other structure that essentially creates a different building or structure. It can also refer to a significant change to real estate, especially to a structure, that does not involve adding or removing the exterior dimensions of a building's structural parts. An alteration can also mean changing the language or meaning of a legal document, like a contract or agreement, after it has been signed. If the change is important, it can make the document invalid, but if it is not important, the document can still be valid.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A significant change made to a building or other structure, essentially creating a different building or structure. It can also refer to a substantial change to real estate, especially to a structure, usually not involving an addition to or removal of the exterior dimensions of a building's structural parts.

  • Adding a new floor to a building is an example of a structural alteration.
  • Changing the layout of a room by removing a wall is an example of a real estate alteration.
  • Changing the date, time, place, amount, or rate of interest on a negotiable instrument without the consent of all parties to it is an example of an alteration that can void the instrument.

The examples illustrate that an alteration can refer to a significant change made to a building or structure, or a change made to a legal document that can affect the rights and obligations of the parties involved. In both cases, the change must be substantial and not simply a minor modification.

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16:44
Yeah, I would have definitely gone to the hotel if I knew they booked a room for me. At the very least, it would be proper to show up personally and explain your extraneous circumstances
Law-Shark
16:44
Nah but it's in your name. I went to an ASD. I asked the school for an extra night and they gave it to me. You just need to plan things better.
Law-Shark
16:45
This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain.
16:45
i think that's where i was confused then
Law-Shark
16:45
disconnect*
Law-Shark
16:45
You live and you learn
16:45
because i did let one of the staff know i'd be leaving early and thought that would be enough
16:46
but i was confused why i got an e-mail with a room cuz I didn't ask for it at all
Law-Shark
16:46
Well, you know now what to do.
16:47
well on their end they prob shouldn't just be buying hotel rooms for ppl who don't request it and then getting mad I didn't go
16:48
goof
16:48
Did you get any materials for admitted students day explaining that they would be booking hotel rooms?
16:49
there was an opt in on the form but I didn't select yes
16:49
Hmm, that's weird
16:50
i think it's unprofessional of them to call you like what if you had an emergency and had to leave? why is it their business why you didn't stay? not like they're lacking money and $100.00 hotel room is gona make them bankrupt
16:50
i figured it was an error and I was on the road so I didn't read into it. plus it would make more sense for it to be the night before cuz it started at 9am? so I was like uhhh and paid it no mind
16:51
@bigfatsloth: that's what i'm saying, they were gonna pay no matter what
16:54
"This is like peak disconenct between the male and female brain." like bffr
16:55
It was probably an administrative error then. I can't imagine why they would book hotel rooms for people that didn't select yes. I would maybe follow up with them and apologize for the misunderstanding to avoid any awkwardness
Denny
16:56
who watch that arsenal game
16:56
I'm a Chelsea fan unfortunately
damn why are yall fighting i the lsd.law gc
Denny
17:14
@ET025: but ur not watching champions league?
Denny
17:15
declan rice did a madness
17:20
@Denny: Not today. Doing more LSAT studying this afternoon, but I saw that. I think Chelsea missed out on him. (this is probably more suited for OT)
Does anyone have experience getting their aid package reconsidered at WashU? How long does it take to hear back after sending the form?
MrThickRopes
21:01
fo pm gon be good to us tmrw
Mr ropes is hopeful again so I am too
21:33
lets go ropes
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