Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A tenant may use leased property for any lawful purposes permitted by the lease.Leases often stipulate that the leased premises can be used only for specific purposes.The tenant owes a duty not to use leased premises for illegal or nonstipulated purposes.If the tenant uses the leased premises for unlawful purposes (e.g.,operating an illegal gambling casino)or nonstipulated purposes (e.g.,operating a restaurant in a residence),the landlord may terminate the lease,evict the tenant,and sue for damages.

Question 3

A person who leases a single-family dwelling and does not own more than three single-family dwellings does not come under the purview of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Under this arrangement,________ is legally obliged to pay Donald for the damages caused to the kitchen.

Accepted Answer

A) only Pam 
B) only Dave 
C) only Chris 
D) either Chris or Dave 
A) only Pam 
B) only Dave 
C) only Chris 
D) either Chris or Dave

Question 5

In a double net lease arrangement,property taxes are shared between the tenant and the landlord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a lease?

Accepted Answer

A rental agreement between a landlord an

Question 7

The ________ of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution allows the government to take property for public use.

Accepted Answer

A) Takings Clause 
B) Just Compensation Clause 
C) Double Jeopardy Clause 
D) Ratification Clause 
A) Takings Clause 
B) Just Compensation Clause 
C) Double Jeopardy Clause 
D) Ratification Clause

Question 8

A transfer of the right to the possession and use of real property for a set term in return for certain consideration is known as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) title transfer 
B) lease 
C) novation 
D) easement 
A) title transfer 
B) lease 
C) novation 
D) easement

Question 9

How are tenants guaranteed a safe and secure leased premise?

Accepted Answer

The courts of many jurisdictions hold th

Question 10

Monetary damages are not provided in cases involving violation of the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A lease in which the tenant pays a lump sum to the landlord and the landlord is responsible for paying the property taxes and assessments on the property is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In a ________ arrangement,the tenant is responsible for paying only 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

Question 14

Which of the following is true of a transfer of leased property by landlords?

Accepted Answer

A) A landlord cannot sell the rights to receive rent. 
B) A new owner-landlord can alter the terms of an existing lease during the term of the lease. 
C) If the complete title is transferred, the property is subject to the existing lease. 
D) If a valid lease contract expires, a landlord can sell his ownership interest in a property. 
A) A landlord cannot sell the rights to receive rent. 
B) A new owner-landlord can alter the terms of an existing lease during the term of the lease. 
C) If the complete title is transferred, the property is subject to the existing lease. 
D) If a valid lease contract expires, a landlord can sell his ownership interest in a property.

Question 15

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of rent control?

Accepted Answer

A) Rent-control ordinances are enacted and enforced by the federal government. 
B) Rent-control ordinances stipulate amounts for rent and annual increases. 
C) Rent control is deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) Rent control is derived from zoning ordinances and building codes. 
A) Rent-control ordinances are enacted and enforced by the federal government. 
B) Rent-control ordinances stipulate amounts for rent and annual increases. 
C) Rent control is deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) Rent control is derived from zoning ordinances and building codes.

Question 19

Most Statutes of Frauds permit lease contracts that last for less than five years to be orally contracted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of tenancy at sufferance?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be terminated only after an eviction proceeding. 
B) It cannot be terminated as the holdover tenant has the title of transfer. 
C) It has a specific period before expiration. 
D) It requires a notice period that equals the length of payment period. 
A) It can be terminated only after an eviction proceeding. 
B) It cannot be terminated as the holdover tenant has the title of transfer. 
C) It has a specific period before expiration. 
D) It requires a notice period that equals the length of payment period.

Exam 49: Landlord-Tenant Law and Land Use Regulation

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

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

A person who leases a single-family dwelling and does not own more than three single-family dwellings does not come under the purview of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

Under this arrangement,________ is legally obliged to pay Donald for the damages caused to the kitchen.

In a double net lease arrangement,property taxes are shared between the tenant and the landlord.

What is a lease?

The ________ of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution allows the government to take property for public use.

A transfer of the right to the possession and use of real property for a set term in return for certain consideration is known as a(n)________.

How are tenants guaranteed a safe and secure leased premise?

Monetary damages are not provided in cases involving violation of the ADA.

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

A lease in which the tenant pays a lump sum to the landlord and the landlord is responsible for paying the property taxes and assessments on the property is known as a ________.

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

Which of the following is true of a transfer of leased property by landlords?

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

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

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

Which of the following is true of rent control?

Most Statutes of Frauds permit lease contracts that last for less than five years to be orally contracted.

Which of the following is true of tenancy at sufferance?

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