Title: Real Property Defined
Headings: Real Property Defined
Real Property Defined
Real property is defined as land and those things permanently attached to it. If you think of real estate, you'll be on the right track. Land itself as well as the things within the land — oil, coal, minerals — are considered real property. Some buildings are also included in the definition. Improvements to land refers to permanent buildings, however, buildings that are not permanent are not considered real property. A house is real property, but a shed is not.
What are the laws governing real property?
What’s the bottom line?

Content: There are special legal requirements controlling the ownership rights of ownership for real property estates. Under the Statute of Frauds, all contract s for the sale of real property must be in writing. If a contract regarding real property estates is not in writing, it will not be enforced in a court of law. Real property of an owner is not covered under the Uniform Commercial Code, or UCC, which refers only to consumer goods. This means UCC warranties and regulations do not apply to the purchase or sale of real estate property. What’s the bottom line? Real property is the legal way to refer to land, things contained in the land like oil or minerals, and “improvements” a term that refers to permanent structures on land like houses or buildings or wells. Generally, states set the rules governing real property within its borders. To understand the application of real property laws in your state, consult a local attorney with experience in this area of law. You can find an experienced real estate attorney near you with our FREE search tool.