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Gated Community – A housing development enclosed by a gate and usually has a security guard for protection 24-hours a day. Condominio con muro perimitral or condominio amurallado

Gazebo – A small roofed structure erected at a point where those using it can enjoy a good view.

General Contractor – A person in charge of the construction or improvement of a property. Contratista general

Grandfather Clause – A clause placed in a newly implemented law that allows for the activity that has become illegal under the new law to continue for some specified people or properties regardless of this change. Cláusula de ley que excluye a quienes ya participan en una actividad de tener que adoptar cierts normas nuevas.

H

Half bath – A room in a residence that has just a toilet and a washbasin. Medio baño

High rise – A building that is usually more than six stories in height. Rascacielo

Homeowner’s Association – An association formed to ensure the implementation of regulations in a gated community or similar that owners should abide by, though unlike condominium bylaws they are not legal. Asociación de dueños de hogar

Horizontal Property Laws – legal statutes that enable condominium ownership of properties. Leyes sobre la propiedad horizontal

I

Income Property – A building that generates an income from its existence, such as a vacation rental home. Propiedad que produce ingresos

Incorporate – To form a corporation under state rules and regulations. Constituir una sociedad