Question 1

Which of the following is not a public use that supports the exercise of the power of eminent domain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public street 
B)  Park 
C)  Airport 
D)  Forest reserve 
E)  None of the above
F) All of the above 
A)  Public street 
B)  Park 
C)  Airport 
D)  Forest reserve 
E)  None of the above
F) All of the above E

Question 2

John owns land at the edge of a small town. When he purchased the land it was not zoned and he operated an auto repair business there. Several years later, the town annexed John's land as well as the surrounding land. The town then zoned all of the annexed land single -family residential. John's business is the only business within the residential area. What right does John have to continue his auto repair business? Are there any restrictions on this right?

Accepted Answer

John's auto repair business would be a nonconforming use under the zoning ordinance. Typically, John would be allowed to continue the business. However, he would not be allowed to expand the use of the business or change the use to another nonpermitted use.

Question 3

An owner's property may be sold to governmental authorities for failure to pay real estate taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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 5

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 6

A property owner has the right to challenge a tax assessment of his or her property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are generally thought notto be public encumbrances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Building codes 
B)  Environmental protection laws 
C)  Judgment liens 
D)  Zoning 
A)  Building codes 
B)  Environmental protection laws 
C)  Judgment liens 
D)  Zoning

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Private restrictive covenants may be used to regulate the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  use of the property. 
B)  size of homes that can be built on property. 
C)  the size of front and rear yards. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  use of the property. 
B)  size of homes that can be built on property. 
C)  the size of front and rear yards. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Public real property is not subject to mechanics' and materialmen's liens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Superior Woodwork built a deck for a homeowner. The homeowner refused to pay for the deck.
Superior wants to file a claim of lien for the unpaid bill against the homeowner's property.
What information would generally be contained in the claim of lien?

Accepted Answer

Under the mechanics' and materialmen's l

Question 14

A trust deed is a public encumbrance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a method used by public authorities to enforce zoning ordinances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injunction 
B)  Impose a fine on the owner of the property 
C)  Foreclosure and public sale of the property 
D)  Refusal to issue a building permit 
A)  Injunction 
B)  Impose a fine on the owner of the property 
C)  Foreclosure and public sale of the property 
D)  Refusal to issue a building permit

Question 16

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 17

Zoning is a judicial process and usually involves court proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A taxpayer can have a lien filed against his or her property for unpaid federal income taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Building codes are generally thought of as private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a public use that supports the exercise of the power of eminent domain?

An owner's property may be sold to governmental authorities for failure to pay real estate taxes.

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 people are generally entitled to file a mechanics' or materialmen's lien?

A property owner has the right to challenge a tax assessment of his or her property.

Which of the following are generally thought notto be public encumbrances?

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

Private restrictive covenants may be used to regulate the following:

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

Public real property is not subject to mechanics' and materialmen's liens.

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

Superior Woodwork built a deck for a homeowner. The homeowner refused to pay for the deck. Superior wants to file a claim of lien for the unpaid bill against the homeowner's property. What information would generally be contained in the claim of lien?

A trust deed is a public encumbrance.

Which of the following is not a method used by public authorities to enforce zoning ordinances?

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?

Zoning is a judicial process and usually involves court proceedings.

A taxpayer can have a lien filed against his or her property for unpaid federal income taxes.

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

Building codes are generally thought of as private.

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Exam 4: Public Regulation and Encumbrances

Which of the following is not a public use that supports the exercise of the power of eminent domain?

An owner's property may be sold to governmental authorities for failure to pay real estate taxes.

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 people are generally entitled to file a mechanics' or materialmen's lien?

A property owner has the right to challenge a tax assessment of his or her property.

Which of the following are generally thought notto be public encumbrances?

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

Private restrictive covenants may be used to regulate the following:

The protection of wetlands is an important environmental concern.

Public real property is not subject to mechanics' and materialmen's liens.

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

Superior Woodwork built a deck for a homeowner. The homeowner refused to pay for the deck. Superior wants to file a claim of lien for the unpaid bill against the homeowner's property. What information would generally be contained in the claim of lien?

A trust deed is a public encumbrance.

Which of the following is not a method used by public authorities to enforce zoning ordinances?

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?

Zoning is a judicial process and usually involves court proceedings.

A taxpayer can have a lien filed against his or her property for unpaid federal income taxes.

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

Building codes are generally thought of as private.

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

Real Estate Closing Forms and Examples

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Filters