In law, a dwelling is a self-contained unit of accommodation – such as a house, apartment, mobile home, houseboat, recreational vehicle, or other "substantial" structure – used as a home by one or more households. The concept of a dwelling has significance in relation to search and seizure, conveyancing of real property, burglary, trespass, and land-use planning.
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| Subject | Dwelling |
| Category | Unit of accommodation |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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