Property law is a branch of civil law that deals with the rights, ownership, and regulation of real and personal property. It encompasses the legal rules and principles governing the acquisition, use, transfer, and protection of assets such as land, buildings, vehicles, intellectual property, and personal possessions. Property law sets out the framework for individuals and entities to assert ownership rights, resolve disputes, establish boundaries, and ensure the lawful enjoyment and control of property. It covers a wide range of legal concepts and issues, including quiet title, closings, ownership rights, contracts, leases, easements, zoning regulations, and property-related transactions.