Question 1

A contract for the sale of commercial realty should indicate what items are included in the sale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Marshall owns a piece of land,but James owns the mineral rights to Marshall's land.James wishes to sell the mineral rights.James

Accepted Answer

A) cannot sell the mineral rights. 
B) can only sell the mineral rights if Marshall agrees. 
C) must give Marshall 30 percent of the proceeds of the sale of the mineral rights. 
D) can sell the mineral rights without consulting Marshall. 
A) cannot sell the mineral rights. 
B) can only sell the mineral rights if Marshall agrees. 
C) must give Marshall 30 percent of the proceeds of the sale of the mineral rights. 
D) can sell the mineral rights without consulting Marshall.

Question 3

Under the power of eminent domain,the government may take private property only for private use,not for public benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Property Management Corporation (PMC) owns several apartment buildings in two states.Regarding standards for maintenance of the build-ings,PMC should consult

Accepted Answer

A) the applicable city ordinances and state statutes. 
B) the previous owners. 
C) the long-term tenants. 
D) the Uniform Landlords' Maintenance Manual. 
A) the applicable city ordinances and state statutes. 
B) the previous owners. 
C) the long-term tenants. 
D) the Uniform Landlords' Maintenance Manual.

Question 5

Life tenants are persons who share ownership rights simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A license is the revocable right of a person to come onto another person's land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jai owns an orchard behind Key's house and property.The only access to the orchard is Key's driveway,which Jai uses to get to her orchard.Jai sells the orchard to Laurentz.Can Laurentz use the right-of-way across Key's property?

Accepted Answer

Yes.The right-of-way in this problem is

Question 8

Nika owns land in Ohio.Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,and the right to commit waste,if she chooses.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 28-1.Nika's 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 9

Generally,contract doctrines apply to a landlord-tenant relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kenneth has a periodic tenancy that requires him to pay rent weekly.Kenneth wishes to terminate his tenancy.Under the common law,he must give his landlord

Accepted Answer

A) at least one week's notice. 
B) at least two weeks' notice. 
C) at least thirty days' notice. 
D) at least sixty days' notice. 
A) at least one week's notice. 
B) at least two weeks' notice. 
C) at least thirty days' notice. 
D) at least sixty days' notice.

Question 11

Alf rents an apartment.The lease does not specify how long it will last,but it does specify that Alf must pay rent every month.Alf's tenancy is

Accepted Answer

A) a fixed-term tenancy. 
B) a periodic tenancy. 
C) a tenancy at will. 
D) not a tenancy. 
A) a fixed-term tenancy. 
B) a periodic tenancy. 
C) a tenancy at will. 
D) not a tenancy.

Question 12

An easement arises when the owner of one piece of land occupies the real property of a neighbor and eventually acquires title to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The owner of real property has relatively exclusive rights to the airspace above the land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Silas sells his farm to Kathy.The title is transferred by deed.Kathy is the

Accepted Answer

A) grantee. 
B) grantor. 
C) tenant. 
D) adverse possessor. 
A) grantee. 
B) grantor. 
C) tenant. 
D) adverse possessor.

Question 15

To acquire the ownership of a mountain cabin by ad-verse possession,Cody must occupy the cabin exclusively,continuously,and peaceably for a specified period of time

Accepted Answer

A) in an,open,hostile,and adverse manner. 
B) without the owner's knowledge. 
C) with the state's permission. 
A) in an,open,hostile,and adverse manner. 
B) without the owner's knowledge. 
C) with the state's permission.

Question 16

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a ten-ant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a landlord sells leased premises to a third party,any existing leases terminate automatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A landlord is usually required to give some period of notice to terminate a periodic tenancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land,which is next to Tyro's prop-erty,to reach an access road.Tyro's right is

Accepted Answer

A) an easement appurtenant. 
B) an easement in gross. 
C) a profit appurtenant. 
D) a profit in gross. 
A) an easement appurtenant. 
B) an easement in gross. 
C) a profit appurtenant. 
D) a profit in gross.

Question 20

Jacob owns five acres of land in northern California.On his land Jacob has a house and a toolshed.There are ten large maple trees around the house that were there when Jacob bought the land.Since buying the land,Jacob has planted an apple tree.Jacob's real property includes

Accepted Answer

A) the house and toolshed only. 
B) the house only. 
C) the house,toolshed and maple trees only. 
D) the house,toolshed,maple tress and apple tree. 
A) the house and toolshed only. 
B) the house only. 
C) the house,toolshed and maple trees only. 
D) the house,toolshed,maple tress and apple tree.

Exam 28: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

A contract for the sale of commercial realty should indicate what items are included in the sale.

Marshall owns a piece of land,but James owns the mineral rights to Marshall's land.James wishes to sell the mineral rights.James

Under the power of eminent domain,the government may take private property only for private use,not for public benefit.

Property Management Corporation (PMC) owns several apartment buildings in two states.Regarding standards for maintenance of the build-ings,PMC should consult

Life tenants are persons who share ownership rights simultaneously.

A license is the revocable right of a person to come onto another person's land.

Jai owns an orchard behind Key's house and property.The only access to the orchard is Key's driveway,which Jai uses to get to her orchard.Jai sells the orchard to Laurentz.Can Laurentz use the right-of-way across Key's property?

Nika owns land in Ohio.Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,and the right to commit waste,if she chooses. -Refer to Fact Pattern 28-1.Nika's ownership interest is

Generally,contract doctrines apply to a landlord-tenant relationship.

Kenneth has a periodic tenancy that requires him to pay rent weekly.Kenneth wishes to terminate his tenancy.Under the common law,he must give his landlord

Alf rents an apartment.The lease does not specify how long it will last,but it does specify that Alf must pay rent every month.Alf's tenancy is

An easement arises when the owner of one piece of land occupies the real property of a neighbor and eventually acquires title to it.

The owner of real property has relatively exclusive rights to the airspace above the land.

Silas sells his farm to Kathy.The title is transferred by deed.Kathy is the

To acquire the ownership of a mountain cabin by ad-verse possession,Cody must occupy the cabin exclusively,continuously,and peaceably for a specified period of time

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a ten-ant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

When a landlord sells leased premises to a third party,any existing leases terminate automatically.

A landlord is usually required to give some period of notice to terminate a periodic tenancy.

Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land,which is next to Tyro's prop-erty,to reach an access road.Tyro's right is

Jacob owns five acres of land in northern California.On his land Jacob has a house and a toolshed.There are ten large maple trees around the house that were there when Jacob bought the land.Since buying the land,Jacob has planted an apple tree.Jacob's real property includes

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