# Curtilage

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCPG83j3G4XHRakJP2jCUbT

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Domestic Enclosure
- Enclosed Yard
- Home Surroundings
- Residential Compound

## Definition

Curtilage refers to the area immediately surrounding a dwelling, including associated buildings and structures, that is considered part of the home for legal purposes. This concept relates to property law and criminal law, particularly concerning privacy rights and search and seizure protections.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RyXFkz3behDLKJusiUFxnh

**Deprecated:** False