Legal Definitions - title of entry

Title of entry refers to the legal right or authority by which a person or entity takes possession of, or claims an interest in, real property (land and anything permanently attached to it). It is the legal justification for their presence and claim to the property, often established through documents like deeds or leases, or by legal processes.

• Example 1: Purchasing a Home

  When Maria buys a house, the deed she receives at the closing is her title of entry. This legal document formally transfers ownership to her, granting her the exclusive right to possess the property, live in it, and exclude others. The deed provides the legal justification for her presence and claim as the homeowner.

• Example 2: Commercial Lease Agreement

  A restaurant chain, "Flavor Fusion," signs a commercial lease agreement to open a new location in a shopping mall. This signed lease serves as Flavor Fusion's title of entry. It legally authorizes the restaurant to occupy and operate its business within that specific commercial space for the duration of the lease term, even though they do not own the property itself.

• Example 3: Utility Company Easement

  A local water utility company needs to access a portion of a private backyard to repair a broken water main that runs beneath the property. The utility company typically has an easement recorded on the property's deed, which acts as their title of entry. This legal right permits them to enter the backyard for the specific purpose of maintaining or repairing the water infrastructure, providing the necessary legal justification for their presence on private land.