Exam 42: Real Property and Landlord Tenant

Tom rented an apartment from Margaret on a month-to-month basis,with rent due on the first of the month.This type of tenancy is known as a "tenancy at will."

Juan has the right to walk (or drive)across his neighbor's property to reach the highway.Juan's right is referred to an easement appurtenant which allows use of the land.

Angelina owned a lot near a lake.Although she never had permission from the owner of the adjoining land,each weekend when she camped on her lot she crossed his land to take her boat to the boat ramp at the lake.If Angelina continued this use of her neighbor's land for the number of years required by local statute,she would have

The Moores' lease contains a clause allowing their landlord to raise their rent during the course of their lease if the landlord's property taxes increase on the leased premises.This clause is unenforceable,since tenants deserve to know their rent amount is fixed during their agreed rental time.

Patrick owns an office building and leases space on a year-to-year basis.Patrick maintains a reversionary interest on the property.

Discuss the tenant's and the landlord's basic duties under a landlord-tenant relationship.

Ted and Janet were married and owned a piece of jungle property in a tenancy by the entirety.When Janet died,her will left of all her real property to T.J.,their adult son.T.J.claims he is the sole owner of the jungle property.Ted objects and files a lawsuit for sole ownership of the jungle property.

Paul and Diana are married and own a home.Both of their names are on the mortgage.This is an example of

The bank who lends money in exchange for a mortgage on the borrower's house is considered to be the

Pamela owns a small bakery that specializes in gluten-free products.She installed commercial ovens and refrigerators in the kitchen.The ovens and refrigerators are ?________,and therefore can be removed if Pamela moves her bakery to a new location.

When farmer Joe sold his land to an oil company,he wanted to keep the right to use the lake on the land for fishing.What would give him the right to do this?

If a customer trips and falls over a rip in the carpet in a retail store,who is liable under common law rules?

Sandra and Joe own a hobby farm as tenants in common.They also own a vacation home as joint tenants.What is the difference between the tenancy in common and joint tenancy?

A tenancy with no fixed duration is a

Which of the following is a possessory interest in land?

Jacques informed his tenants that the railing on their balcony was unstable and he was in the process of repairing it.In the meantime,one of the tenants stepped out onto the balcony and fell through the railing.The tenant sued Jacques.Under common law,is the landlord liable?

Whether or not the zoning board will grant a request for a variance depends upon

The Solomans own a cabin on the south side of Mount Henry.One day,the Solomans told Bennie and Claudia they could live in the cabin and use it as they wished until the Solomans wanted to use it again.Twelve years later,the Solomans informed Bennie and Claudia that they were going to spend the summer at the cabin and that Bennie and Claudia would have to make other arrangements for the summer.Bennie and Claudia claimed that they had acquired title by adverse possession,because they had occupied the property for the period of time required for adverse possession under state law (10 years in that state).Are Bennie and Claudia correct?

In many states today a landlord must use reasonable care to maintain safe premises and is liable for foreseeable harm.

If the court awards a partition to co-tenants,the court will normally attempt a partition by kind.If partition by kind is impossible because there is no fair way to divide the property,the court will order the real estate sold,and the proceeds equally divided.