Legal Glossary

Understanding legal terms simplified

Landlord

A landlord is the owner of a property, such as an apartment or house, who rents it out to another person (the tenant) in exchange for payment.

Lease Agreement

A Lease Agreement is a legally binding contract, under California law, that allows a tenant to rent a property from a landlord for a set period in exchange for rent.

Liability

Определение: Liability means you are legally responsible for something, such often for a debt or for causing harm to someone.

Liability Coverage

Liability Coverage is the part of your auto insurance that pays for the damages or injuries you are legally responsible for causing to other people or their property in a car accident. In California, this coverage is required by law.

Liability Insurance

Insurance that covers damages you cause to other people or their property while driving.

Litigation

Litigation is the process of resolving disputes through a lawsuit in court. It involves opposing parties presenting their cases for a judge or jury to decide.