Question 1

Zoning is generally enforced through injunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The disclosure of lead-based paint is regulated by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

If you were in a state that followed the New York theory of lien claims and an owner had a contract to build a home for $100,000 and had already paid the general contractor $60,000, the owner's responsibility to subcontractors and material suppliers on lien claims would be limited to

Accepted Answer

A)  $40,000. 
B)  $60,000. 
C)  $100,000. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  $40,000. 
B)  $60,000. 
C)  $100,000. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 5

The right to use real property for a special purpose such as a roadway is known as a restrictive covenant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are not responsible for cleanup costs of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Innocent purchasers 
B)  Former owners before the contamination 
C)  Lenders who foreclose and become owners 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Innocent purchasers 
B)  Former owners before the contamination 
C)  Lenders who foreclose and become owners 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

A Phase I environmental examination involves drilling wells and analyzing water samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A purchaser who has actual knowledge of contamination at the time of purchasing the property may still be an innocent party under CERCLA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would not be considered a private encumbrance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Materialmen's lien 
B)  Ad valorem tax 
C)  Trust deed 
D)  Restrictive covenant 
A)  Materialmen's lien 
B)  Ad valorem tax 
C)  Trust deed 
D)  Restrictive covenant

Question 10

Which of the following people are generally entitled to file a mechanics' or materialmen's lien?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subcontractors 
B)  Laborers 
C)  Material suppliers 
D)  Land surveyors 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Subcontractors 
B)  Laborers 
C)  Material suppliers 
D)  Land surveyors 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Generally, private restrictions on the use of real property are enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Private restrictions on the use of real property are never enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mechanics' and materialmen's liens can never be waived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered a legislative function of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zoning 
B)  Eminent domain 
C)  Taxation 
D)  Building codes 
A)  Zoning 
B)  Eminent domain 
C)  Taxation 
D)  Building codes

Question 15

Karen's property is being taken by the city to be used as the site for a new school. What rights does Karen have in connection with this taking? Can Karen stop the city from taking her property?

Accepted Answer

The city's taking of Karen's property is

Question 16

Local governments do not have the right to take private property for public use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The exercise of the power of eminent domain requires procedural due process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

State governments have the right to take private property for public use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Zoning is considered constitutional as long as the zoning regulation bears some reasonable relationship to the public welfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A use of real property that is changed or prohibited by subsequent zoning regulations is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  easement. 
B)  nonconforming use. 
C)  injunction. 
D)  ad valorem. 
A)  easement. 
B)  nonconforming use. 
C)  injunction. 
D)  ad valorem.

Zoning is generally enforced through injunction.

The disclosure of lead-based paint is regulated by the federal government.

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

If you were in a state that followed the New York theory of lien claims and an owner had a contract to build a home for $100,000 and had already paid the general contractor $60,000, the owner's responsibility to subcontractors and material suppliers on lien claims would be limited to

The right to use real property for a special purpose such as a roadway is known as a restrictive covenant.

Which of the following are not responsible for cleanup costs of hazardous waste?

A Phase I environmental examination involves drilling wells and analyzing water samples.

A purchaser who has actual knowledge of contamination at the time of purchasing the property may still be an innocent party under CERCLA.

Which of the following would not be considered a private encumbrance?

Which of the following people are generally entitled to file a mechanics' or materialmen's lien?

Generally, private restrictions on the use of real property are enforceable.

Private restrictions on the use of real property are never enforceable.

Mechanics' and materialmen's liens can never be waived.

Which of the following is not considered a legislative function of government?

Karen's property is being taken by the city to be used as the site for a new school. What rights does Karen have in connection with this taking? Can Karen stop the city from taking her property?

Local governments do not have the right to take private property for public use.

The exercise of the power of eminent domain requires procedural due process.

State governments have the right to take private property for public use.

Zoning is considered constitutional as long as the zoning regulation bears some reasonable relationship to the public welfare.

A use of real property that is changed or prohibited by subsequent zoning regulations is known as a(n)

Introduction to the Law of Real Property

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Surveys and Land Descriptions

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Contracts

Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract

Deeds

Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions

Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance

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Exam 4: Public Regulation and Private Encumbrances

Zoning is generally enforced through injunction.

The disclosure of lead-based paint is regulated by the federal government.

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

If you were in a state that followed the New York theory of lien claims and an owner had a contract to build a home for $100,000 and had already paid the general contractor $60,000, the owner's responsibility to subcontractors and material suppliers on lien claims would be limited to

The right to use real property for a special purpose such as a roadway is known as a restrictive covenant.

Which of the following are not responsible for cleanup costs of hazardous waste?

A Phase I environmental examination involves drilling wells and analyzing water samples.

A purchaser who has actual knowledge of contamination at the time of purchasing the property may still be an innocent party under CERCLA.

Which of the following would not be considered a private encumbrance?

Which of the following people are generally entitled to file a mechanics' or materialmen's lien?

Generally, private restrictions on the use of real property are enforceable.

Private restrictions on the use of real property are never enforceable.

Mechanics' and materialmen's liens can never be waived.

Which of the following is not considered a legislative function of government?

Karen's property is being taken by the city to be used as the site for a new school. What rights does Karen have in connection with this taking? Can Karen stop the city from taking her property?

Local governments do not have the right to take private property for public use.

The exercise of the power of eminent domain requires procedural due process.

State governments have the right to take private property for public use.

Zoning is considered constitutional as long as the zoning regulation bears some reasonable relationship to the public welfare.

A use of real property that is changed or prohibited by subsequent zoning regulations is known as a(n)

Introduction to the Law of Real Property

Concurrent Ownership

Surveys and Land Descriptions

Easements and Licenses

Contracts

Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract

Deeds

Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions

Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance

Mortgage Forms and Provisions

Title Examinations

Title Insurance

Real Estate Closings

Government Regulation of Real Estate Closings

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Leases

Filters