Define: Single Family

How is Single Family defined in a legal contract?

• Single Family means one or more persons, each related to the other by blood, marriage or adoption, or a group of not more than three persons not all so related, residing together with their domestic servants, maintaining a joint household in a dwelling. Seen in 32 SEC filings.
• Single Family means a Mortgage Loan is guaranteed by a Mortgage that covers real property improved by a residence that accommodates one, two, three or four families. Seen in 16 SEC filings.
• Single Family means any detached or attached house or residence designed or used for living by one family. This definition implies that Collection service can feasibly be provided to such premises as an independent unit, and the owner or occupant of such independent unit is directly billed for the Collection service. Single-Family includes Residential units of a duplex, triplex, or four-plex Residential structure given that each unit is separately billed for their specific service level. Seen in 14 SEC filings.
• Single Family means the residential use of land for a lot that contains a building consisting of a single dwelling unit, and which building may include a secondary suite. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
• Single Family means a traditional family unit, a single housekeeping unit, or persons substantially structured as an integrated family unit. The composition of the family unit must be relatively stable and permanent. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
• Single Family means an individual living alone, a group of two or more persons each related to the other by blood, marriage or legal adoption, or a group of not more than three individuals not all so related who maintain a common household in a Residential Unit. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
• Single Family means either a detached structure (i.e., a house) surrounded by open space or attached structures, such as town or row homes, generally intended for occupancy by a family and where individual trash collection services are typically provided for each structure. Seen in 9 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

Single Family means one or more persons, related or a group not more than three, maintaining a joint household.

Relevant Contract Type

• Family Law Agreements
• Lease Agreements
• Housing Rental Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Establishing a household and living arrangement with regard to property occupancy.
• Determining household setup for legal and tenancy purposes
• Crafting housing policies and procedures concerning occupancy.

Relevant Sectors

• Real Estate
• Family Law
• Property Management

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Genie Definition 2

Single Family means a dwelling designed for residence accommodating up to four separate households with individual services.

Relevant Contract Type

• Real Estate Sales Agreements
• Mortgage Agreements
• Lease to Purchase Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Purchasing of property designed for a single family occupancy
• Securing a mortgage for the single-family residence
• Leasing with an option to purchase single-family property

Relevant Sectors

• Real Estate
• Banking and Finance
• Property Management

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