Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​a profit.

Question 5

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 6

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a grant deed. 
B)  ​a quitclaim deed. 
C)  ​a special warranty deed. 
D)  ​a warranty deed.

Question 7

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dusty. 
B)  ​Barlow. 
C)  ​Dusty and Barlow. 
D)  ​no one.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​a profit.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​a profit.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a tenancy in common, the interests are undivided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the fair value of the property. 
B)  ​how soon the former owners should vacate their property. 
C)  ​how wide the highway should be. 
D)  ​whether the planned highway would violate any zoning laws.

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​

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

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

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

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

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