Question 1

Landlords have the right,and may have a duty,to evict tenants who seriously disturb others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following types of concurrent ownership does not provide for rights of survivorship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint tenancy. 
B)  Tenancy in common. 
C)  Tenancy by the entirety. 
D)  All of the above provide for rights of survivorship. 
A)  Joint tenancy. 
B)  Tenancy in common. 
C)  Tenancy by the entirety. 
D)  All of the above provide for rights of survivorship. B

Question 3

The city of Richmond needs land owned by the Neelans to expand a middle school.The Neelans do not want to sell.Discuss what course of action the city can take and the basis for this action.

Accepted Answer

The city has the power of eminent domain,which is the power of a government to take private property for public use.The Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution states,"...nor shall private property be taken for public use,without just compensation." The Supreme Court has held that this applies to state and local,as well as the federal,government.Richmond must pay the Neelans a fair price for their real property.This generally means the reasonable market value.If the Neelans refuse Richmond's offer,Richmond will file suit seeking condemnation of the land.The court will specify what compensation is just and award title to Richmond.

Question 4

Under what conditions can a landlord become liable for a crime committed against a tenant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Foreseeability 
B)  Reasonableness of Crime prevention tactics 
C)  Both a & b are correct 
D)  A landlord cannot be liable for crime.It is not within his control. 
A)  Foreseeability 
B)  Reasonableness of Crime prevention tactics 
C)  Both a & b are correct 
D)  A landlord cannot be liable for crime.It is not within his control.

Question 5

The Kelo v City of New London case dealt with the issue"

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the government could condemn private land for private developers. 
B)  Whether the government could condemn private land. 
C)  Whether the government had a right to an easement on private land. 
D)  Whether a fair price was being paid for Mrs.Kelo's land 
A)  Whether the government could condemn private land for private developers. 
B)  Whether the government could condemn private land. 
C)  Whether the government had a right to an easement on private land. 
D)  Whether a fair price was being paid for Mrs.Kelo's land

Question 6

Property falls into three categories. Which of the following is not considered real property:

Accepted Answer

A)  Land 
B)  Oil under the land 
C)  A garage 
D)  Refrigerator in the house 
A)  Land 
B)  Oil under the land 
C)  A garage 
D)  Refrigerator in the house

Question 7

Whether or not the zoning board will grant a request for a variance depends upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of the proposed building. 
B)  The reaction of the neighbors. 
C)  The reason the owner claims she is harmed by the zoning ordinance. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The type of the proposed building. 
B)  The reaction of the neighbors. 
C)  The reason the owner claims she is harmed by the zoning ordinance. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Mark signs a periodic year-to-year lease at the River's Edge Warehouse.After the year expires,Mark stays in the warehouse and the landlord acquiesces.Mark:

Accepted Answer

A)  Has a month-to-month periodic lease,which can be terminated by either party's giving a 30-day notice. 
B)  Has a tenancy at sufferance which is not a true tenancy at all. 
C)  Has another one-year lease.Periodic tenancies automatically renew unless either party gives proper notice to the other that the tenancy will terminate upon the expiration of the time period. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Has a month-to-month periodic lease,which can be terminated by either party's giving a 30-day notice. 
B)  Has a tenancy at sufferance which is not a true tenancy at all. 
C)  Has another one-year lease.Periodic tenancies automatically renew unless either party gives proper notice to the other that the tenancy will terminate upon the expiration of the time period. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 9

Ollie leased a building in Old Town.Ollie installed a washer and dryer unit and a new furnace in the basement of the building with new duct work throughout the building.Upon expiration of the lease,Ollie intends to remove the washer and dryer,but not the furnace.The washer and dryer can easily be removed without harming anything.Removal of the furnace,however,will damage the building.Are the washer,dryer,and furnace fixtures?

Accepted Answer

A)  The washer,dryer,and furnace are all fixtures. 
B)  The furnace is a fixture,but the washer and dryer are not. 
C)  The washer and dryer are fixtures,but the furnace is not. 
D)  The furnace and the washer are fixtures,but the dryer is not. 
A)  The washer,dryer,and furnace are all fixtures. 
B)  The furnace is a fixture,but the washer and dryer are not. 
C)  The washer and dryer are fixtures,but the furnace is not. 
D)  The furnace and the washer are fixtures,but the dryer is not.

Question 10

Angelina owned a lot near a lake.Although she did not have lake access she fenced in a portion of the lot next door that gave her lake access. She never had permission from the owner of the adjoining land. She even built a little boat ramp there for her boat.If Angelina continued this use of her neighbor's land for the number of years required by local statute,she would have:

Accepted Answer

A)  A tenancy in common 
B)  Adversely possessed the land 
C)  Eminent domain over the land 
D)  A license to use her neighbor's land. 
A)  A tenancy in common 
B)  Adversely possessed the land 
C)  Eminent domain over the land 
D)  A license to use her neighbor's land.

Question 11

A tenancy with no fixed duration is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tenancy from month to month. 
B)  Tenancy at will. 
C)  Periodic tenancy. 
D)  Tenancy for years. 
A)  Tenancy from month to month. 
B)  Tenancy at will. 
C)  Periodic tenancy. 
D)  Tenancy for years.

Question 12

The right of the tenant to the undisturbed possession of the leased property is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  quiet enjoyment. 
B)  habitability. 
C)  lawful possession. 
D)  peaceful possession. 
A)  quiet enjoyment. 
B)  habitability. 
C)  lawful possession. 
D)  peaceful possession.

Question 13

The landlord's duty to provide quiet enjoyment of the premises and the landlord's duty to deliver and maintain the premises in a habitable condition are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the court awards a partition to co-tenants,the court will normally attempt a partition by kind.If partition by kind is impossible,because there is no fair way to divide the property,the court will order the real estate sold,and the proceeds equally divided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A party does not need to register a deed or take other legal steps,but he can act as though he is the sole owner to adversely possess a property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Joint tenants own a percentage of a property and also have the absolute right of partition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Wearever Builders constructs new houses in the Oak Grove subdivision.Unless it expressly gives a warranty to buyers,Wearever does not guarantee the adequacy of materials and good workmanship in its new houses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The statute of frauds generally requires that a lease for over one year be in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ted and Janet were married and owned a piece of jungle property in a joint tenancy.When Janet died,her will left of all her real property to T.J.,their adult son. T.J.claims he is the sole owner of the jungle property.Ted objects and files a lawsuit for sole ownership of the jungle property.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ted will win because property owned in a joint tenancy which includes rights of survivorship for the surviving spouse.Ted will get the title to the entire property. 
B)  Ted will win only a one-half interest in the jungle property.T.J.will own the other one-half interest because Janet had the right to will her half of the property to anyone she chose. 
C)  Ted will lose and forfeit his entire interest in the whole property because a joint tenancy means that one party owns only part of the property. 
D)  None of these answers are correct 
A)  Ted will win because property owned in a joint tenancy which includes rights of survivorship for the surviving spouse.Ted will get the title to the entire property. 
B)  Ted will win only a one-half interest in the jungle property.T.J.will own the other one-half interest because Janet had the right to will her half of the property to anyone she chose. 
C)  Ted will lose and forfeit his entire interest in the whole property because a joint tenancy means that one party owns only part of the property. 
D)  None of these answers are correct

Question 20

Leases can contain what type of tenancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partial Tenancy 
B)  Tenancy at will 
C)  Tenancy in common 
D)  Tenancy at severance 
A)  Partial Tenancy 
B)  Tenancy at will 
C)  Tenancy in common 
D)  Tenancy at severance

Exam 29: Real Property and Tenant: Landlord Law

Landlords have the right,and may have a duty,to evict tenants who seriously disturb others.

Which of the following types of concurrent ownership does not provide for rights of survivorship?

The city of Richmond needs land owned by the Neelans to expand a middle school.The Neelans do not want to sell.Discuss what course of action the city can take and the basis for this action.

Under what conditions can a landlord become liable for a crime committed against a tenant.

The Kelo v City of New London case dealt with the issue"

Property falls into three categories. Which of the following is not considered real property:

Whether or not the zoning board will grant a request for a variance depends upon:

Mark signs a periodic year-to-year lease at the River's Edge Warehouse.After the year expires,Mark stays in the warehouse and the landlord acquiesces.Mark:

A tenancy with no fixed duration is a:

The right of the tenant to the undisturbed possession of the leased property is known as:

The landlord's duty to provide quiet enjoyment of the premises and the landlord's duty to deliver and maintain the premises in a habitable condition are one and the same.

If the court awards a partition to co-tenants,the court will normally attempt a partition by kind.If partition by kind is impossible,because there is no fair way to divide the property,the court will order the real estate sold,and the proceeds equally divided.

A party does not need to register a deed or take other legal steps,but he can act as though he is the sole owner to adversely possess a property.

Joint tenants own a percentage of a property and also have the absolute right of partition.

Wearever Builders constructs new houses in the Oak Grove subdivision.Unless it expressly gives a warranty to buyers,Wearever does not guarantee the adequacy of materials and good workmanship in its new houses.

The statute of frauds generally requires that a lease for over one year be in writing.

Ted and Janet were married and owned a piece of jungle property in a joint tenancy.When Janet died,her will left of all her real property to T.J.,their adult son. T.J.claims he is the sole owner of the jungle property.Ted objects and files a lawsuit for sole ownership of the jungle property.

Leases can contain what type of tenancy?

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