Question 1

Xavier owns a duplex that he leases to Yvon and Zack.Xavier may sell

Accepted Answer

A) the duplex at any time. 
B) the duplex,but only after the lease expires and the tenants move out. 
C) the duplex,but only with the tenants' permission. 
D) the lease,but not the duplex.

Question 2

The implied warranty of habitability does not apply to substantial physical defects that a landlord has had a reasonable time to repair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A recording statute allows deeds to be recorded to give notice to the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Opal conveys three acres of wetlands to Pristine Places,Inc.,with a deed that warrants only that Opal held good title during her ownership of the property.This deed is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

In most states,the seller of a new house warrants that it is fit for habitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

LaDonna signs a one-year lease with Mae to occupy an apartment in Ames,Iowa,near the University of Iowa.LaDonna needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.LaDonna's tenancy is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Cow Country Corporation (CCC) sells half of its land to the Double R Ranch.On the land is a reservoir.In the deed,CCC retains the right to remove a lim-ited amount of water per day from the res-ervoir.This right is

Accepted Answer

A) a leasehold estate. 
B) a license. 
C) an easement. 
D) a profit.

Question 8

Even after a tenant assigns a lease,the tenant may be obligated to pay rent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With respect to Egor's land,Fig has an easement,Gabe has a profit,and Huck has a license.A right to possess the land is owned by

Accepted Answer

A) Egor. 
B) Fig. 
C) Gabe. 
D) Huck.

Question 10

Bren leases an apartment from Cris for one year.After two months,she sublets the premises for the next six months to Dee,without obtaining Cris's con-sent.Dee pays the rent for only four months.For the last two months of Dee's six-month term,Bren is

Accepted Answer

A) liable for the rent,because Dee defaulted. 
B) not liable for the rent,because Bren does not own the apartment. 
C) not liable for the rent,because Bren sublet the premises to Dee.

Question 11

Patsy possesses twenty-four acres of remote,rugged land.Patsy has the right to use the property,in-cluding extracting silver from an existing mine,for life.Patsy also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed her life.Patsy's ownership interest is

Accepted Answer

A) a fee simple absolute. 
B) a leasehold estate. 
C) a life estate. 
D) the power of eminent domain.

Question 12

A special warranty deed provides the most protection against defects of title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc.,her landlord,has vio-lated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is gener-ally associated with

Accepted Answer

A) breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
B) breach of the implied warranty of habitability. 
C) discrimination. 
D) failure to provide security against crimes in com-mon areas.

Question 14

A fixed-term tenancy is created when a lease does not specify its duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hobby Farms,Inc.,owns rural property that it leases to various tenants,including Ira.Ira's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to a Jason is

Accepted Answer

A) an assignment. 
B) an eviction. 
C) a right of entry. 
D) a sublease.

Question 16

Even after a tenant sublets leased premises,the tenant may be obligated to pay rent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 deeds some of her land to Polly.The deed states,"To Polly,for life,then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In a fee simple absolute,the owner has the greatest aggregation of rights,privileges,and power possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A tenant is responsible for all damage to leased premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry.This is

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 28: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

Xavier owns a duplex that he leases to Yvon and Zack.Xavier may sell

The implied warranty of habitability does not apply to substantial physical defects that a landlord has had a reasonable time to repair.

A recording statute allows deeds to be recorded to give notice to the public.

Opal conveys three acres of wetlands to Pristine Places,Inc.,with a deed that warrants only that Opal held good title during her ownership of the property.This deed is

In most states,the seller of a new house warrants that it is fit for habitation.

LaDonna signs a one-year lease with Mae to occupy an apartment in Ames,Iowa,near the University of Iowa.LaDonna needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.LaDonna's tenancy is

Cow Country Corporation (CCC) sells half of its land to the Double R Ranch.On the land is a reservoir.In the deed,CCC retains the right to remove a lim-ited amount of water per day from the res-ervoir.This right is

Even after a tenant assigns a lease,the tenant may be obligated to pay rent.

With respect to Egor's land,Fig has an easement,Gabe has a profit,and Huck has a license.A right to possess the land is owned by

Bren leases an apartment from Cris for one year.After two months,she sublets the premises for the next six months to Dee,without obtaining Cris's con-sent.Dee pays the rent for only four months.For the last two months of Dee's six-month term,Bren is

Patsy possesses twenty-four acres of remote,rugged land.Patsy has the right to use the property,in-cluding extracting silver from an existing mine,for life.Patsy also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed her life.Patsy's ownership interest is

A special warranty deed provides the most protection against defects of title.

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc.,her landlord,has vio-lated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is gener-ally associated with

A fixed-term tenancy is created when a lease does not specify its duration.

Hobby Farms,Inc.,owns rural property that it leases to various tenants,including Ira.Ira's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to a Jason is

Even after a tenant sublets leased premises,the tenant may be obligated to pay rent.

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 deeds some of her land to Polly.The deed states,"To Polly,for life,then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

In a fee simple absolute,the owner has the greatest aggregation of rights,privileges,and power possible.

A tenant is responsible for all damage to leased premises.

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry.This is