Question 1

Property owners have no ownership interest in the air space above their property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A "tenancy at will" may not be created by implication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Real property is immovable or attached to immovable land or buildings,whereas personal property is movable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sean sells some real estate,conveying a deed "to Jimmy Johnson,so long as the property is used as a working cattle ranch,and if not so used,the land returns to the grantor." This land is held in:

Accepted Answer

A)  fee simple absolute. 
B)  fee simple defeasible. 
C)  fee simple, subject to a remainder. 
D)  life estate. 
E)  fee simple per se. 
A)  fee simple absolute. 
B)  fee simple defeasible. 
C)  fee simple, subject to a remainder. 
D)  life estate. 
E)  fee simple per se.

Question 5

Houses,apartment buildings,manufacturing plants,and office buildings constructed on land are real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Fixtures are the most common form of real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In real estate law,the distinguishing feature of a profit is that it represents the right:

Accepted Answer

A)  to lease the property and keep the rent proceeds. 
B)  to remove something from the property of another. 
C)  to use the land of another. 
D)  of an owner to exclude others from the land. 
E)  to profit from renting the land to others. 
A)  to lease the property and keep the rent proceeds. 
B)  to remove something from the property of another. 
C)  to use the land of another. 
D)  of an owner to exclude others from the land. 
E)  to profit from renting the land to others.

Question 8

Once title insurance is purchased,it is good for all subsequent sales of the land covered,and does not need to be repurchased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fred has received a deed that says," to Fred for life,and upon Fred's death,to the original grantor." What type of interest does the grantor have?

Accepted Answer

A)  a life estate pour autre vie 
B)  a right of survivorship 
C)  a reversion 
D)  a remainder 
E)  a tenancy at sufferance 
A)  a life estate pour autre vie 
B)  a right of survivorship 
C)  a reversion 
D)  a remainder 
E)  a tenancy at sufferance

Question 10

The person who is entitled to the future interest in a reversion is called a remainder beneficiary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The provisions of the Fair Housing Act do not apply to the rental of apartments in a building of four or fewer units,when the owner lives in one of the units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A lease that runs from January 1,2011 until August 31,2011 and does not automatically renew would be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  tenancy for years. 
B)  periodic tenancy. 
C)  tenancy at will. 
D)  tenancy in sufferance. 
E)  tenancy per autre vie. 
A)  tenancy for years. 
B)  periodic tenancy. 
C)  tenancy at will. 
D)  tenancy in sufferance. 
E)  tenancy per autre vie.

Question 13

A "tenant at sufferance" is not obligated to pay rent,because he or she is not subject to a lease,and therefore has no contractual obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a married couple who lives in a non-community property state purchases real property located in a community property state,community property laws apply to that property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The community property method of co-ownership is based on the notion that a husband and wife should share equally in the "fruits" of the marital partnership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mary's grandmother owns a farm with three other tenants in common.Mary's grandmother dies,leaving her interest in the will to Mary.The other tenants in common tell Marry she has no interest in the land because the four jointly owned the land,and the grandmother's interest passed to the other tenants upon her death.Discuss the legal principles involved,whether the other tenants are correct,and how title to the farm will be held.

Accepted Answer

A tenant in common may pass hi

Question 17

The rights and powers of the government related to eminent domain are governed by,and based exclusively on,statutory law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gifts received during a marriage are not considered part of community property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The land over which an easement is granted is called the ________ estate.

Accepted Answer

A)  subliminal 
B)  subsequent 
C)  subservient 
D)  servient 
E)  servant 
A)  subliminal 
B)  subsequent 
C)  subservient 
D)  servient 
E)  servant

Question 20

The courts of many states recognize that leased,residential premises must be fit,safe and suitable for ordinary residential use.This rule is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  warranty of quiet enjoyment. 
B)  warranty of suitability. 
C)  warranty of habitability. 
D)  warranty to maintain the premises. 
E)  warranty against private nuisance. 
A)  warranty of quiet enjoyment. 
B)  warranty of suitability. 
C)  warranty of habitability. 
D)  warranty to maintain the premises. 
E)  warranty against private nuisance.

Exam 38: Real Property, Landlord-Tenant Law, and Land Use Regulation

Property owners have no ownership interest in the air space above their property.

A "tenancy at will" may not be created by implication.

Real property is immovable or attached to immovable land or buildings,whereas personal property is movable.

Sean sells some real estate,conveying a deed "to Jimmy Johnson,so long as the property is used as a working cattle ranch,and if not so used,the land returns to the grantor." This land is held in:

Houses,apartment buildings,manufacturing plants,and office buildings constructed on land are real property.

Fixtures are the most common form of real property.

In real estate law,the distinguishing feature of a profit is that it represents the right:

Once title insurance is purchased,it is good for all subsequent sales of the land covered,and does not need to be repurchased.

Fred has received a deed that says," to Fred for life,and upon Fred's death,to the original grantor." What type of interest does the grantor have?

The person who is entitled to the future interest in a reversion is called a remainder beneficiary.

The provisions of the Fair Housing Act do not apply to the rental of apartments in a building of four or fewer units,when the owner lives in one of the units.

A lease that runs from January 1,2011 until August 31,2011 and does not automatically renew would be a:

A "tenant at sufferance" is not obligated to pay rent,because he or she is not subject to a lease,and therefore has no contractual obligations.

If a married couple who lives in a non-community property state purchases real property located in a community property state,community property laws apply to that property.

The community property method of co-ownership is based on the notion that a husband and wife should share equally in the "fruits" of the marital partnership.

The rights and powers of the government related to eminent domain are governed by,and based exclusively on,statutory law.

Gifts received during a marriage are not considered part of community property.

The land over which an easement is granted is called the ________ estate.

The courts of many states recognize that leased,residential premises must be fit,safe and suitable for ordinary residential use.This rule is called the:

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