Legal Definitions - beneficial enjoyment

Definition: Beneficial enjoyment refers to the possession and benefit of land or other property, without legal title.

Examples:

• John inherited a piece of land from his grandfather, but the legal title is still in his grandfather's name. John has been using and benefiting from the land for years, which is an example of beneficial enjoyment.
• When a tenant rents a house, they have the right to use and benefit from the property during their lease term, but they do not have legal title. This is another example of beneficial enjoyment.

These examples illustrate how someone can possess and benefit from property without actually owning it. Beneficial enjoyment can occur in various situations, such as inheritance, renting, or even adverse possession (when someone uses and possesses land without the owner's permission).