Question 1

A landlord has the right to enter a leased property to make repairs without notifying the tenant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In a lease agreement,the person who owns the real property and permits the occupation of the premises is known as the __________,and the person who occupies the property is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lessor;lessee 
B)  lessee;lessor 
C)  grantor;grantee 
D)  grantee;grantor 
A)  lessor;lessee 
B)  lessee;lessor 
C)  grantor;grantee 
D)  grantee;grantor A

Question 3

In the absence of an agreement to the contrary,a tenant is not liable for increased taxes imposed on the rented property by a general tax increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A __________ action restores the property to the landlord's possession unless the tenant complies with payment requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  forcible entry and detainer 
B)  forcible exit and retainer 
C)  passive entry and detainer 
D)  passive exit and retainer 
A)  forcible entry and detainer 
B)  forcible exit and retainer 
C)  passive entry and detainer 
D)  passive exit and retainer

Question 5

A tenancy by sufferance describes a tenancy that can be terminated at any time upon proper notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A tenancy for years terminates at the expiration of the specified term,regardless of whether one party gives the other any notice of termination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A landlord is most likely liable to a tenant who is injured by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a defective condition of the leased premises that is under the control of the tenant. 
B)  an obvious condition of the leased premises known to the tenant at the time the lease was made. 
C)  an unforeseeable criminal act of a third person. 
D)  the criminal act of a third person,when such conduct was reasonably foreseeable. 
A)  a defective condition of the leased premises that is under the control of the tenant. 
B)  an obvious condition of the leased premises known to the tenant at the time the lease was made. 
C)  an unforeseeable criminal act of a third person. 
D)  the criminal act of a third person,when such conduct was reasonably foreseeable.

Question 8

When a lease covers rooms or an apartment in a building,a destruction of the leased premises:

Accepted Answer

A)  temporarily suspends the tenant's obligation to pay rent. 
B)  terminates the lease. 
C)  requires the landlord to repair or restore the property. 
D)  has no effect on the obligations of the tenant or the landlord. 
A)  temporarily suspends the tenant's obligation to pay rent. 
B)  terminates the lease. 
C)  requires the landlord to repair or restore the property. 
D)  has no effect on the obligations of the tenant or the landlord.

Question 9

A tenancy for an indefinite time period that may be terminated at any time by landlord or tenant is called a tenancy:

Accepted Answer

A)  at will. 
B)  for years. 
C)  at sufferance. 
D)  from year to year. 
A)  at will. 
B)  for years. 
C)  at sufferance. 
D)  from year to year.

Question 10

The rights and duties of the landlord and tenant are based on principles of real estate law and contract law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A tenant in possession has control of the property and is therefore liable when the tenant's failure to use due care under the circumstances causes harm to licensees or invitees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a tenant remains in possession after the termination of the lease without permission of the landlord,the landlord may treat the tenant as either a trespasser or a tenant.Until the landlord elects to do one or the other,a tenancy __________ exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  at sufferance 
B)  at will 
C)  for years 
D)  from year to year 
A)  at sufferance 
B)  at will 
C)  for years 
D)  from year to year

Question 13

A lease is the relationship by which one person is in lawful possession of real property owned by another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a leased building is destroyed,the lease is not terminated,and the landlord has a duty to restore the building to its former condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A sublease and an assignment of a lease accomplish the same results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Renewal provisions in a lease are strictly construed against the tenant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In almost all states,a periodic tenancy is implied if the tenant,with the consent of the landlord,stays in possession of the property after a tenancy for years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If taxes or assessments on leased premises are increased because of improvements made by the tenant the:

Accepted Answer

A)  landlord is only liable for such increases if the improvements stay with the property. 
B)  landlord is liable for such increases whether or not the improvements stay with the property. 
C)  landlord is liable for such increases only to the extent that the improvements actually increase the fair market value of the property. 
D)  tenant is always liable for such increases. 
A)  landlord is only liable for such increases if the improvements stay with the property. 
B)  landlord is liable for such increases whether or not the improvements stay with the property. 
C)  landlord is liable for such increases only to the extent that the improvements actually increase the fair market value of the property. 
D)  tenant is always liable for such increases.

Question 19

An express promise by a landlord to not disturb the tenant's possession of the land is known as the covenant of:

Accepted Answer

A)  domesticity. 
B)  tranquil possession. 
C)  quiet enjoyment. 
D)  unfettered use. 
A)  domesticity. 
B)  tranquil possession. 
C)  quiet enjoyment. 
D)  unfettered use.

Question 20

In which of the following situations would a third party acquire greater rights than the original lessee?

Accepted Answer

A)  an assignment 
B)  a sublease 
C)  a.and b. 
D)  neither a.nor b. 
A)  an assignment 
B)  a sublease 
C)  a.and b. 
D)  neither a.nor b.

Exam 51: Leases

A landlord has the right to enter a leased property to make repairs without notifying the tenant.

In a lease agreement,the person who owns the real property and permits the occupation of the premises is known as the __________,and the person who occupies the property is known as the __________.

In the absence of an agreement to the contrary,a tenant is not liable for increased taxes imposed on the rented property by a general tax increase.

A __________ action restores the property to the landlord's possession unless the tenant complies with payment requirements.

A tenancy by sufferance describes a tenancy that can be terminated at any time upon proper notice.

A tenancy for years terminates at the expiration of the specified term,regardless of whether one party gives the other any notice of termination.

A landlord is most likely liable to a tenant who is injured by:

When a lease covers rooms or an apartment in a building,a destruction of the leased premises:

A tenancy for an indefinite time period that may be terminated at any time by landlord or tenant is called a tenancy:

The rights and duties of the landlord and tenant are based on principles of real estate law and contract law.

A tenant in possession has control of the property and is therefore liable when the tenant's failure to use due care under the circumstances causes harm to licensees or invitees.

When a tenant remains in possession after the termination of the lease without permission of the landlord,the landlord may treat the tenant as either a trespasser or a tenant.Until the landlord elects to do one or the other,a tenancy __________ exists.

A lease is the relationship by which one person is in lawful possession of real property owned by another.

If a leased building is destroyed,the lease is not terminated,and the landlord has a duty to restore the building to its former condition.

A sublease and an assignment of a lease accomplish the same results.

Renewal provisions in a lease are strictly construed against the tenant.

In almost all states,a periodic tenancy is implied if the tenant,with the consent of the landlord,stays in possession of the property after a tenancy for years.

If taxes or assessments on leased premises are increased because of improvements made by the tenant the:

An express promise by a landlord to not disturb the tenant's possession of the land is known as the covenant of:

In which of the following situations would a third party acquire greater rights than the original lessee?

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