Exam 42: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

The rights that accompany a fee simple absolute include the right to use the land for whatever purpose it is best suited,not necessarily for whatever purpose the owner sees fit.

A life tenant can exploit the land by drilling new wells or excavating mines.

Kelly leases an office from Land & Building Company (LBC)for a four-year term with the rent payable monthly. At the end of the term,Kelly retains possession of the office with LBC's consent and continues to pay monthly rent. This is

Car Wash Company has a right to direct its customers to drive their vehicles across Don's Gas n' Shop property,which is adjacent to Car Wash's facility. This right is

Manhattan Developers,Inc.,pays Northeast Trust Company to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Northeast gives Manhattan a deed that conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip. This deed is

Verna sells her farm to Wilfred. The title is transferred by deed. Verna is

Except for ordinary wear and tear,a tenant is responsible for all damage that he or she causes,intentionally or negligently.

Roderick possesses five hundred acres of forested property. Roderick has the right to use the land,including cutting its timber,for life. Roderick also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed his life. This ownership interest is

Most states' laws require tenants to continue to pay rent even if the leased premises are destroyed.

Dynamic Landscaping Company has the right to enter onto Eden's land and remove topsoil from certain acreage. This is

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex

A fixed-term tenancy is created when property is leased for a specified period of time.

An easement is the right to make limited use of another person's real property without taking anything from the property.

A quitclaim deed offers the most protection against defects in the title.

Barlow owns the surface rights for Canyon Ranch,but does not own the subsurface rights. Dusty owns the subsurface rights. Canyon Ranch includes a house,a bunkhouse,and two barns,which are damaged when Dusty is excavating for minerals under the surface. Most likely liable for the damage is

Nell wants to lease a condo for two years from Oak Street Condos Inc. In most states,the lease agreement must be

A license is a right to go onto land owned by another and take away some part of the land itself or some product of the land.

A&B Storage,Inc.,signs a six-month lease to occupy a warehouse. This is

Samantha occupies a house on her mother Ruth's farm without paying rent. Either party can terminate this arrangement without notice. This is

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a tenant's use and enjoyment of the property will not be disturbed by someone with superior title.