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Jetty
A pier or other structure built out into a body of water. Pier and post is a fairly common foundation for properties partially on water.
Joint and Several Note
Two or more parties who are responsible for the entire amount of the debt.
Joint Appraisal
An appraisal done by more than one appraiser, but with one appraiser stating the conclusion of all.
Joint Tenancy
A form of co-ownership that gives each tenant equal interest and equal rights in the property, including the right of survivorship.
Judgment
A Court act creating or affirming an obligation, such as a debt. The court may place a lien against the debtor's real property as collateral for the judgment's creditor.
Judgment Lien
An unpaid, court-ordered, monetary judgment against a current or previous property owner.
Judgment Proof
Someone who a judgment creditor cannot collect due to no assets.
Judicial Foreclosure
A type of foreclosure proceeding used in some states that is handled as a civil lawsuit and conducted entirely under the auspices of a court.
Jumbo Mortgage
The current loan limit for a conforming loan is $333,700. Loans for amounts above $333,700 are considered non-conforming or jumbo mortgages.
Just Compensation

When an owner receives the fair market value of a property that is taken by the government.

Key Tenants
Any tenant contributing revenues of 30% or more of the total revenue for a particular property.
Kicker
A payment to a lender in addition to the ordinary fixed-interest payments. It may include an equity position in a property or a percentage participation in the income stream.