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HOME WARRANTY

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A service contract that covers a major housing system--for example, plumbing or electrical wiring--for a set period of time from the date a house is sold. The warranty guarantees repairs to the covered system and is renewable. … [Read more...]

HOME, OR HOMME

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L. Fr. Man; a man. Home no sera pnny par sner des brief cs en eonrt le roy, soit 11 a droit on a tort. A man shall not be punished for suing out writs in the king's court whether he be right or wrong. 2 Inst 228. … [Read more...]

HOMELAND SECURITY

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The U.S. governments efforts to keep the country safe from dangerous forces. … [Read more...]

HOLT

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Sax. In old English law. A wood or grove. Spelman; Cowell; Co. Litt 4b. … [Read more...]

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

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An organization of several neighboring or adjacent properties that governs all the properties and/or their common areas, such as a condominium complex. The associations manage the properties, such as gardening, and also collect monthly fees from the residents. The association also enforces covenants, conditions and restrictions which may apply to the property under the … [Read more...]

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