the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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Brodeur’s project — which will create 48 dwelling units for veterans in Orlando — is definitely good news.—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2025 The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.—New Atlas, 30 June 2025 The compact dwelling has double-pane windows and a sliding glass door for an open, airy feel, along with a spacious second-floor patio and back deck great for relaxing and entertaining.—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 June 2025 San Diego capped the number of backyard apartments that can be built on single-family lots after a large backlash over accessory dwelling units, known as ADUs.—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dwelling
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Courts disagree as to how permanent or consistent the habitation of a structure must be in order for it to be considered a dwelling, but most courts agree that a dwelling includes its curtilage.
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