Question 1

In a ________ arrangement, the tenant is responsible for paying rent and property taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) double net lease 
B) net lease 
C) gross lease 
D) net, net, net lease 
A) double net lease 
B) net lease 
C) gross lease 
D) net, net, net lease B

Question 2

A landlord owes a duty to deliver possession of the leased premises to the lessee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Building codes specify the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) policies of the implied warranty of habitability for residential leases 
B) rules on proper delivery of possession to the tenant 
C) standards for property owners to maintain and repair leased premises 
D) laws regulating the extent to which a landlord can interfere with a tenant's right to quiet enjoyment 
A) policies of the implied warranty of habitability for residential leases 
B) rules on proper delivery of possession to the tenant 
C) standards for property owners to maintain and repair leased premises 
D) laws regulating the extent to which a landlord can interfere with a tenant's right to quiet enjoyment C

Question 4

In a landlord-tenant relationship, the tenant receives a nonfreehold estate in the real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is an unlawful detainer action?

Accepted Answer

A) a legal process that a tenant must complete before he or she is allowed to sublet 
B) a legal lawsuit brought against the landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability 
C) a lawsuit brought by the tenant against the landlord on wrongful eviction 
D) a legal process that a landlord must complete to evict a holdover tenant 
A) a legal process that a tenant must complete before he or she is allowed to sublet 
B) a legal lawsuit brought against the landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability 
C) a lawsuit brought by the tenant against the landlord on wrongful eviction 
D) a legal process that a landlord must complete to evict a holdover tenant

Question 6

When is a tenant wrongfully evicted?

Accepted Answer

A) when the landlord breaches the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment 
B) when the landlord fails to maintain the leased premises properly 
C) when the tenant violates a building code statute 
D) when the tenant sublets the premise without permission from the landlord 
A) when the landlord breaches the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment 
B) when the landlord fails to maintain the leased premises properly 
C) when the tenant violates a building code statute 
D) when the tenant sublets the premise without permission from the landlord

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the government's power of eminent domain?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not allow the owner of the property to make a case for keeping the property. 
B) It requires payment of compensation by the government. 
C) It does not apply to state and local governments. 
D) It allows the government to set up zoning areas. 
A) It does not allow the owner of the property to make a case for keeping the property. 
B) It requires payment of compensation by the government. 
C) It does not apply to state and local governments. 
D) It allows the government to set up zoning areas.

Question 8

The housing codes impose specific standards on tenants to repair leased premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A tenancy created when a landlord and a tenant agree on a specific duration for a lease is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) tenancy for years 
B) periodic tenancy 
C) tenancy by the entirety 
D) tenancy at sufferance 
A) tenancy for years 
B) periodic tenancy 
C) tenancy by the entirety 
D) tenancy at sufferance

Question 10

The liability of tenants who destroy the premises of a rented property is called premises liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A landlord-tenant relationship is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the transfer of title to the tenant 
B) the receipt of a nonfreehold estate by the tenant 
C) the creation of a future interest for the tenant 
D) the free simple absolute ownership of the tenant 
A) the transfer of title to the tenant 
B) the receipt of a nonfreehold estate by the tenant 
C) the creation of a future interest for the tenant 
D) the free simple absolute ownership of the tenant

Question 12

In a sublease, no legal relationship is formed between the landlord and the sublessee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unlawful eviction occurs when the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment is violated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is tenant's duty not to use leased premises for illegal or nonstipulated purposes?

Accepted Answer

A tenant may use leased property for any

Question 15

The death of one of the parties of a tenancy of will does not terminate the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a gross lease, the landlord is responsible for paying the property taxes and assessments on the property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Fair Housing Act specifically prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in employment, public services, public accommodations and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A landlord's right to receive rent is not transferable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ________ is a lease where the tenant is responsible for paying the rent, property taxes, utilities, and insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) net lease 
B) gross lease 
C) net, net, net lease 
D) double net lease 
A) net lease 
B) gross lease 
C) net, net, net lease 
D) double net lease

Question 20

A tenant at sufferance is liable for the payment of rent during the period of sufferance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 49: Landlord-Tenant Law and Land Use Regulation

In a ________ arrangement, the tenant is responsible for paying rent and property taxes.

A landlord owes a duty to deliver possession of the leased premises to the lessee.

Building codes specify the ________.

In a landlord-tenant relationship, the tenant receives a nonfreehold estate in the real property.

What is an unlawful detainer action?

When is a tenant wrongfully evicted?

Which of the following is true of the government's power of eminent domain?

The housing codes impose specific standards on tenants to repair leased premises.

A tenancy created when a landlord and a tenant agree on a specific duration for a lease is known as a ________.

The liability of tenants who destroy the premises of a rented property is called premises liability.

A landlord-tenant relationship is characterized by ________.

In a sublease, no legal relationship is formed between the landlord and the sublessee.

Unlawful eviction occurs when the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment is violated.

What is tenant's duty not to use leased premises for illegal or nonstipulated purposes?

The death of one of the parties of a tenancy of will does not terminate the contract.

In a gross lease, the landlord is responsible for paying the property taxes and assessments on the property.

The Fair Housing Act specifically prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in employment, public services, public accommodations and services.

A landlord's right to receive rent is not transferable.

A ________ is a lease where the tenant is responsible for paying the rent, property taxes, utilities, and insurance.

A tenant at sufferance is liable for the payment of rent during the period of sufferance.

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