Question 1

A periodic tenancy means

Accepted Answer

A)  a term lease. 
B)  a lease granting the lessee exclusive possession for one year. 
C)  a lease created when a tenant is over-holding after the termination date of his lease without the landlord's permission. 
D)  a lease in which the parties agree to no set termination date but to the rental period being automatically renewed. 
E)  a tenancy created when an owner of property allows a purchaser to take possession before title transfers to him. 
A)  a term lease. 
B)  a lease granting the lessee exclusive possession for one year. 
C)  a lease created when a tenant is over-holding after the termination date of his lease without the landlord's permission. 
D)  a lease in which the parties agree to no set termination date but to the rental period being automatically renewed. 
E)  a tenancy created when an owner of property allows a purchaser to take possession before title transfers to him.

Question 2

In 2015, Jonah sold a building to his two married sons: Bert and Charles. In 2016, Charles was thinking of severing the joint tenancy, but before anything was said or done, Charles and Bert both drowned in a boating accident. Charles died immediately, but Bert died two months later, never having regained consciousness. Charles had willed his interest in the property to his wife and Bert had willed his to his son. On these facts, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  As soon as they made the wills, the parties became joint tenants. 
B)  Charles' wife and Bert's son now have a leasehold interest in the building. 
C)  Charles' wife and Bert's son have now acquired possession through adverse possession. 
D)  Bert's son is entitled to the whole property. 
E)  Charles' wife is entitled to the whole property. 
A)  As soon as they made the wills, the parties became joint tenants. 
B)  Charles' wife and Bert's son now have a leasehold interest in the building. 
C)  Charles' wife and Bert's son have now acquired possession through adverse possession. 
D)  Bert's son is entitled to the whole property. 
E)  Charles' wife is entitled to the whole property.

Question 3

Historically, the mortgage transaction involved the mortgagee transferring title to the property to the mortgagor as security for the loan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most people understand that a mortgage involves the ________ borrowing money and giving the creditor a claim against their property (land and buildings) as added security in the event of a default.

Accepted Answer

A)  mortgagee 
B)  court 
C)  debtor 
D)  tenant 
E)  principal 
A)  mortgagee 
B)  court 
C)  debtor 
D)  tenant 
E)  principal

Question 5

When a person has the right to go across land to get to another location, this is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

a right of

Question 6

Which one the following is true with regard to real-property law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Property includes only the land and not the buildings attached to it. 
B)  The "leasehold estate" interest in land is the greatest interest that can be granted and bestows the rights to use or sell the property. 
C)  If two people own land as tenants in common, the surviving joint owner takes the interest of the deceased co-owner. 
D)  A legal, registered restrictive covenant "runs with the land"; i.e., it can bind subsequent owners who were not parties to the original contract under which it arose. 
E)  A person who owns an interest less than an estate (e.g., a right of way) has a right to exclusive possession of that property. 
A)  Property includes only the land and not the buildings attached to it. 
B)  The "leasehold estate" interest in land is the greatest interest that can be granted and bestows the rights to use or sell the property. 
C)  If two people own land as tenants in common, the surviving joint owner takes the interest of the deceased co-owner. 
D)  A legal, registered restrictive covenant "runs with the land"; i.e., it can bind subsequent owners who were not parties to the original contract under which it arose. 
E)  A person who owns an interest less than an estate (e.g., a right of way) has a right to exclusive possession of that property.

Question 7

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work, so in order to get the lawn mowed, he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a gratuitous bailment, and as such, Harry has no legal obligation to look after the lawnmower. 
B)  This is a gratuitous bailment for Harry's benefit, and as such, Harry has a duty to be reasonably careful that no harm or accident come to the lawnmower. 
C)  Because Harry has borrowed the lawnmower, he is obligated to return it in the condition it was given and is liable for any damage or loss no matter what the reason. 
D)  If, when Harry asked his neighbour, the neighbour was reluctant to loan it to Harry but did so anyway, this is an example of an involuntary bailment. 
E)  Because the lawnmower is valuable, this is an example of a bailment for value. 
A)  This is a gratuitous bailment, and as such, Harry has no legal obligation to look after the lawnmower. 
B)  This is a gratuitous bailment for Harry's benefit, and as such, Harry has a duty to be reasonably careful that no harm or accident come to the lawnmower. 
C)  Because Harry has borrowed the lawnmower, he is obligated to return it in the condition it was given and is liable for any damage or loss no matter what the reason. 
D)  If, when Harry asked his neighbour, the neighbour was reluctant to loan it to Harry but did so anyway, this is an example of an involuntary bailment. 
E)  Because the lawnmower is valuable, this is an example of a bailment for value.

Question 8

The only person who has a better claim than the finder on goods that are found is the original owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the creation of a bailment?

Accepted Answer

A)  For a bailment to be created, it is necessary for the parties to have anticipated that the property would be returned at the end of the bailment period. 
B)  For a bailment to be created, the property must be given with the understanding that payment would be given for the service. 
C)  Bailments can only be created through contracts. 
D)  A bailment is not created when the transfer of the property is only done incidentally, such as leaving a watch with a watchmaker for repair. 
E)  A bailment is the process provided for releasing people from jail before trial. 
A)  For a bailment to be created, it is necessary for the parties to have anticipated that the property would be returned at the end of the bailment period. 
B)  For a bailment to be created, the property must be given with the understanding that payment would be given for the service. 
C)  Bailments can only be created through contracts. 
D)  A bailment is not created when the transfer of the property is only done incidentally, such as leaving a watch with a watchmaker for repair. 
E)  A bailment is the process provided for releasing people from jail before trial.

Question 10

A distinction between real property and personal property is that one cannot be moved while the other can.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"When a tenant has signed a two-year lease and then for some reason finds himself in the position where he has to leave, the landlord has an obligation to try to rent out the premises to someone else." Explain the accuracy of that statement.

Accepted Answer

Except where otherwise created by statut

Question 12

If a person wanted to build a log cabin in a new subdivision, what might prevent him from doing so?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescription 
B)  Easement 
C)  Restrictive covenant 
D)  Strata regulations 
E)  Federal statute 
A)  Prescription 
B)  Easement 
C)  Restrictive covenant 
D)  Strata regulations 
E)  Federal statute

Question 13

Explain what is meant by a tenancy at sufferance.

Accepted Answer

This refers to a situation in

Question 14

In a three-year commercial lease, the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

Accepted Answer

A right of way is a particular

Question 16

A joint tenancy can be changed to a tenancy in common in a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is false with regard to the law of landlord and tenant, lessor and lessee?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lease agreement is a contract that grants an estate in land; i.e., it gives the lessee exclusive possession for a period of time. 
B)  If a commercial lessee defaults on his rent, the lessor has the power to seize the lessee's property left on the premises. 
C)  Residential properties are governed by provincial statute and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 
D)  A tenancy is primarily contractual and therefore does not "run with the land," so it does not bind a purchaser of the building. 
E)  The law of frustration applies to residential leases. 
A)  A lease agreement is a contract that grants an estate in land; i.e., it gives the lessee exclusive possession for a period of time. 
B)  If a commercial lessee defaults on his rent, the lessor has the power to seize the lessee's property left on the premises. 
C)  Residential properties are governed by provincial statute and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 
D)  A tenancy is primarily contractual and therefore does not "run with the land," so it does not bind a purchaser of the building. 
E)  The law of frustration applies to residential leases.

Question 18

Zack, Virgil, and Craig have been friends for several years and are all worried about the alarming rise in land prices. They want to go in together and buy a four-acre parcel of land in the country. There is a small cabin on it. They hope that the land value will appreciate, and they want to sell it in a few years to help finance a house of their own. Read each of the following separately and indicate which is true with regard to their ownership of this property.

Accepted Answer

A)  If they do not indicate on the transfer documents the nature of the co-ownership, the law presumes they will be joint tenants. 
B)  In Canada, in strict legal terms, the only owner of land is the Crown, and if they buy land free and clear, they are only getting a life estate. 
C)  Ownership of the fee simple does not guarantee their right to everything below the surface of their property. 
D)  If they buy the land and do not take possession, in some provinces they could lose their right to claim possession and their rights become a fee simple estate. 
E)  Ownership of the property entitles them not only to the surface of the earth between the boundaries, but also to the infinite airspace above and everything below the surface of their property. 
A)  If they do not indicate on the transfer documents the nature of the co-ownership, the law presumes they will be joint tenants. 
B)  In Canada, in strict legal terms, the only owner of land is the Crown, and if they buy land free and clear, they are only getting a life estate. 
C)  Ownership of the fee simple does not guarantee their right to everything below the surface of their property. 
D)  If they buy the land and do not take possession, in some provinces they could lose their right to claim possession and their rights become a fee simple estate. 
E)  Ownership of the property entitles them not only to the surface of the earth between the boundaries, but also to the infinite airspace above and everything below the surface of their property.

Question 19

Discuss which economic growth and industry activities have prompted all three levels of government to exercise their legislative authority to protect the environment.

Accepted Answer

Business activity has historically ignor

Question 20

Distinguish between real property and other forms of property.

Accepted Answer

Real property includ

A periodic tenancy means

Historically, the mortgage transaction involved the mortgagee transferring title to the property to the mortgagor as security for the loan.

Most people understand that a mortgage involves the ________ borrowing money and giving the creditor a claim against their property (land and buildings) as added security in the event of a default.

When a person has the right to go across land to get to another location, this is referred to as ________.

Which one the following is true with regard to real-property law?

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work, so in order to get the lawn mowed, he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

The only person who has a better claim than the finder on goods that are found is the original owner.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the creation of a bailment?

A distinction between real property and personal property is that one cannot be moved while the other can.

"When a tenant has signed a two-year lease and then for some reason finds himself in the position where he has to leave, the landlord has an obligation to try to rent out the premises to someone else." Explain the accuracy of that statement.

If a person wanted to build a log cabin in a new subdivision, what might prevent him from doing so?

Explain what is meant by a tenancy at sufferance.

In a three-year commercial lease, the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

A joint tenancy can be changed to a tenancy in common in a will.

Which of the following is false with regard to the law of landlord and tenant, lessor and lessee?

Discuss which economic growth and industry activities have prompted all three levels of government to exercise their legislative authority to protect the environment.

Distinguish between real property and other forms of property.

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Exam 14: Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

A periodic tenancy means

Historically, the mortgage transaction involved the mortgagee transferring title to the property to the mortgagor as security for the loan.

Most people understand that a mortgage involves the ________ borrowing money and giving the creditor a claim against their property (land and buildings) as added security in the event of a default.

When a person has the right to go across land to get to another location, this is referred to as ________.

Which one the following is true with regard to real-property law?

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work, so in order to get the lawn mowed, he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower. Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

The only person who has a better claim than the finder on goods that are found is the original owner.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the creation of a bailment?

A distinction between real property and personal property is that one cannot be moved while the other can.

"When a tenant has signed a two-year lease and then for some reason finds himself in the position where he has to leave, the landlord has an obligation to try to rent out the premises to someone else." Explain the accuracy of that statement.

If a person wanted to build a log cabin in a new subdivision, what might prevent him from doing so?

Explain what is meant by a tenancy at sufferance.

In a three-year commercial lease, the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

A joint tenancy can be changed to a tenancy in common in a will.

Which of the following is false with regard to the law of landlord and tenant, lessor and lessee?

Discuss which economic growth and industry activities have prompted all three levels of government to exercise their legislative authority to protect the environment.

Distinguish between real property and other forms of property.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

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