Legal Definitions - habitatio

Definition: Habitatio is a term from Roman law that means the right to live in someone else's house or property. It is usually given by will and treated as a personal servitude. It is also known as an urban servitude.

• If a person inherits a house from their grandparents, they may also inherit the habitatio right to live in the house.
• A landlord may grant a habitatio right to a tenant, allowing them to live in the property rent-free in exchange for taking care of the property.

These examples illustrate how habitatio is a legal right to live in someone else's property, either through inheritance or agreement with the owner.