Exam 28: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

A joint tenant's sale of his or her interest terminates the joint tenancy.

If property is owned as community property, each of two spouses owns an undivided one-half interest in it.

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

Car Wash Company has a right to direct its customers to drive their vehicles across Don's Gas n' Shop property, which is adjacent to Car Wash's facility. This right is​

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

Manhattan Developers, Inc., pays Northeast Trust Company to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Northeast gives Manhattan a deed that conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip. This deed is​

Barlow owns the surface rights for Canyon Ranch, but does not own the subsurface rights. Dusty owns the subsurface rights. Canyon Ranch includes a house, a bunkhouse, and two barns, which are damaged when Dusty is excavating for minerals under the surface. Most likely liable for the damage is​

The holder of a life estate has the right to use property for whatever purpose he or she sees fit without regard to the rights of a fee simple owner.

Alexis sells half of her Triple A Ranch land to the Bar B Ranch. On the land is a reservoir. In the deed, Alexis retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir. This right is​

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

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

Property used by a government for a public purpose such as a park is community property.

Riley owns Sunnyvale 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​

Kelly leases an office from Land & Building Company (LBC) for a four-year term with the rent payable monthly. At the end of the term, Kelly retains possession of the office with LBC's consent and continues to pay monthly rent. This is​

Landscaping Company has the right to enter onto Martin's land and remove topsoil from certain acreage. This is​

With a tenancy at will, either party can terminate the tenancy without notice.

In a tenancy in common, the interests are undivided.

The covenant of quiet enjoyment guarantees that the buyer will not be disturbed in his or her possession of the land.

Personal property may become real property by attaching it to real property.

To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine​