Question 1

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to any party at any time. 
B)  ​only after the lease expires and Kit and Leo move out. 
C)  ​only with Kit and Leo's permission. 
D)  ​only to Kit and Leo. 
A)  ​to any party at any time. 
B)  ​only after the lease expires and Kit and Leo move out. 
C)  ​only with Kit and Leo's permission. 
D)  ​only to Kit and Leo.

Question 2

Molly owns two houses. She allows her friend Nikki to live in one of them without paying rent. Nikki dies. Nikki's tenancy

Accepted Answer

A)  ​passes to her heirs indefinitely. 
B)  ​passes to her heirs for one year. 
C)  ​passes to her heirs for five years. 
D)  ​is terminated. 
A)  ​passes to her heirs indefinitely. 
B)  ​passes to her heirs for one year. 
C)  ​passes to her heirs for five years. 
D)  ​is terminated.

Question 3

In every leasehold estate, the tenant has an unqualified right to exclusive possession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The rights that accompany a fee simple absolute include the right to use the land for whatever purpose it is best suited, not necessarily for whatever purpose the owner sees fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ann rents an apartment from Best Home Properties. The apartment is destroyed in a fire that is not the fault of either party. For the rest of the lease term, Ann​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is entitled to payment of the amount of the rent from Best Home. 
B)  ​is no longer obligated to pay any of the rent. 
C)  ​must continue to pay the rent, in a reduced amount. 
D)  ​must continue to pay the rent, in the full amount. 
A)  ​is entitled to payment of the amount of the rent from Best Home. 
B)  ​is no longer obligated to pay any of the rent. 
C)  ​must continue to pay the rent, in a reduced amount. 
D)  ​must continue to pay the rent, in the full amount.

Question 6

Except for ordinary wear and tear, a tenant is responsible for all damage that he or she causes, intentionally or negligently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A periodic tenancy is created by a lease that does not specify how long it is to last, but does specify that rent is to be paid at certain intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For a party to take by adverse possession, the party's possession must be peaceable, and not hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Hal owns a farm in Iowa, with a farmhouse, barn, and other structures permanently attached. Hal grows corn on the property. Land includes

Accepted Answer

A) the corn, the soil, and the structures. 
B) the corn and the soil only. 
C) the soil only. 
D) the structures and the soil only. 
A) the corn, the soil, and the structures. 
B) the corn and the soil only. 
C) the soil only. 
D) the structures and the soil only.

Question 10

A tenant can withhold rent for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Roderick possesses five hundred acres of forested property. Roderick has the right to use the land, including cutting its timber, for life. Roderick also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed his life. This ownership interest is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a leasehold estate. 
C)  ​a life estate. 
D)  ​an easement. 
A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a leasehold estate. 
C)  ​a life estate. 
D)  ​an easement.

Question 12

A quitclaim deed offers the most protection against defects in the title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A landlord must comply with state statutes and city ordinances regarding maintenance and repair of buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Grey rents an apartment to Hugh, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a periodic tenancy. 
B)  ​a tenancy at sufferance. 
C)  ​a tenancy at will. 
D)  ​a fixed-term tenancy. 
A)  ​a periodic tenancy. 
B)  ​a tenancy at sufferance. 
C)  ​a tenancy at will. 
D)  ​a fixed-term tenancy.

Question 15

If a tenant abandons the premises, in most states a landlord is required to mitigate his or her damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the implied warranty of habitability. 
B)  ​the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
C)  ​nothing. 
D)  ​the concept of eminent domain. 
A)  ​the implied warranty of habitability. 
B)  ​the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
C)  ​nothing. 
D)  ​the concept of eminent domain.

Question 17

Riley owns Sunyvale Apartments. He promises his tenants that during the lease term, neither he nor anyone with a superior title to the property will disturb the tenants' use and enjoyment of the premises. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a tenancy at sufferance. 
B)  ​the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
C)  ​the implied warranty of habitability. 
D)  ​a special warranty deed. 
A)  ​a tenancy at sufferance. 
B)  ​the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
C)  ​the implied warranty of habitability. 
D)  ​a special warranty deed.

Question 18

Rollo deeds a plot of timberland to Scholars University as a gift. The university pays nothing for the property. Rollo has given the university

Accepted Answer

A) a fee simple absolute. 
B) a license. 
C) an easement. 
D) the power of eminent domain. 
A) a fee simple absolute. 
B) a license. 
C) an easement. 
D) the power of eminent domain.

Question 19

A sublease releases the tenant from his or her obligations under the lease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most states' laws require tenants to continue to pay rent even if the leased premises are destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 35: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex​

Molly owns two houses. She allows her friend Nikki to live in one of them without paying rent. Nikki dies. Nikki's tenancy

In every leasehold estate, the tenant has an unqualified right to exclusive possession.

The rights that accompany a fee simple absolute include the right to use the land for whatever purpose it is best suited, not necessarily for whatever purpose the owner sees fit.

Ann rents an apartment from Best Home Properties. The apartment is destroyed in a fire that is not the fault of either party. For the rest of the lease term, Ann​

Except for ordinary wear and tear, a tenant is responsible for all damage that he or she causes, intentionally or negligently.

A periodic tenancy is created by a lease that does not specify how long it is to last, but does specify that rent is to be paid at certain intervals.

For a party to take by adverse possession, the party's possession must be peaceable, and not hostile.

Hal owns a farm in Iowa, with a farmhouse, barn, and other structures permanently attached. Hal grows corn on the property. Land includes

A tenant can withhold rent for any reason.

Roderick possesses five hundred acres of forested property. Roderick has the right to use the land, including cutting its timber, for life. Roderick also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed his life. This ownership interest is​

A quitclaim deed offers the most protection against defects in the title.

A landlord must comply with state statutes and city ordinances regarding maintenance and repair of buildings.

Grey rents an apartment to Hugh, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is​

If a tenant abandons the premises, in most states a landlord is required to mitigate his or her damages.

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached​

Riley owns Sunyvale Apartments. He promises his tenants that during the lease term, neither he nor anyone with a superior title to the property will disturb the tenants' use and enjoyment of the premises. This is​

Rollo deeds a plot of timberland to Scholars University as a gift. The university pays nothing for the property. Rollo has given the university

A sublease releases the tenant from his or her obligations under the lease.

Most states' laws require tenants to continue to pay rent even if the leased premises are destroyed.

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Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex

Ann rents an apartment from Best Home Properties. The apartment is destroyed in a fire that is not the fault of either party. For the rest of the lease term, Ann

Roderick possesses five hundred acres of forested property. Roderick has the right to use the land, including cutting its timber, for life. Roderick also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed his life. This ownership interest is

Grey rents an apartment to Hugh, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached

Riley owns Sunyvale Apartments. He promises his tenants that during the lease term, neither he nor anyone with a superior title to the property will disturb the tenants' use and enjoyment of the premises. This is