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QUANTITY SURVEY METHOD

A method of finding an improvement;s replacement or reproduction cost new by tabulating the cost of all building materials plus costs for design, labor, and management.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

The right of an owner or tenant legally in possession of the use of property without interference from the landlord, or grantor, or anyone claiming through him.

QUIET TITLE

A court action brought to establish title or to remove a cloud on the title; an action clearing tax titles or titles based upon adverse possession.

QUITCLAIM DEED

A deed containing no warranties or covenants, which relinquishes any interest, title or claim in property the grantor may have, if any.