Question 1

An oral license for the temporary use of another's land is enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When a tenant attaches personal property to leased premises for the purpose of carrying on his or her business,it is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic fixture 
B)  agricultural fixture 
C)  trade fixture 
D)  ornamental fixture 
A)  domestic fixture 
B)  agricultural fixture 
C)  trade fixture 
D)  ornamental fixture C

Question 3

An easement granted through an express agreement:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not covered by the statute of frauds. 
B)  is required to be in writing to be enforceable. 
C)  is enforced no differently than an implied easement. 
D)  is not executed with the same formality as a grant of a fee simple interest in real property. 
A)  is not covered by the statute of frauds. 
B)  is required to be in writing to be enforceable. 
C)  is enforced no differently than an implied easement. 
D)  is not executed with the same formality as a grant of a fee simple interest in real property. B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of fixtures?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who attaches fixtures to real property is always entitled to compensation from the owner. 
B)  Fixtures associated with a real property belong to the owner of the real property. 
C)  A conveyance of real property does not transfer the fixtures associated with that property. 
D)  Fixtures cannot be categorized as property if they are not specifically mentioned as such in a conveyance. 
A)  A person who attaches fixtures to real property is always entitled to compensation from the owner. 
B)  Fixtures associated with a real property belong to the owner of the real property. 
C)  A conveyance of real property does not transfer the fixtures associated with that property. 
D)  Fixtures cannot be categorized as property if they are not specifically mentioned as such in a conveyance.

Question 5

A property use that unreasonably interferes with another person's ability to use or enjoy her own property may lead to an action for nuisance against the landowner or possessor engaged in the objectionable use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Adele and Ivan recently established a trailer park and restaurant,Bril's Grill House,on their property,to supplement their income.Acme Oil Inc.operates a refinery 1.6 miles away from Adele and Ivan's property.The refinery that recently increased its production capacity regularly emits nauseating gases and odors which invade neighboring property and make people sick.This causes potential customers to stay away from Bril's Grill House.Acme disregarded Adele and Ivan's pleas to abate emitting the noxious odors.Under these circumstances,Adele and Ivan _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  can bring an action for private nuisance for damages and to enjoin Acme from emitting the odors 
B)  cannot sue for public nuisance because private parties can never sue for abatement of public nuisance 
C)  do not have a cause of action 
D)  can sue for public nuisance as Acme is committing an illegal act 
A)  can bring an action for private nuisance for damages and to enjoin Acme from emitting the odors 
B)  cannot sue for public nuisance because private parties can never sue for abatement of public nuisance 
C)  do not have a cause of action 
D)  can sue for public nuisance as Acme is committing an illegal act

Question 7

After a valid deed is delivered from a grantor to grantee,the:

Accepted Answer

A)  title is still not effectively conveyed till witnessed by two people. 
B)  grantee should immediately record the deed. 
C)  grantee should post a "legal notice" in the newspaper. 
D)  interest of a grantor cannot be defeated by third parties. 
A)  title is still not effectively conveyed till witnessed by two people. 
B)  grantee should immediately record the deed. 
C)  grantee should post a "legal notice" in the newspaper. 
D)  interest of a grantor cannot be defeated by third parties.

Question 8

Under an open listing contract,the broker _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  receives a nonexclusive right to sell the property 
B)  receives a commission even if a third party finds a buyer 
C)  has the exclusive right to sell the property for a specified period of time, but is not entitled to a commission 
D)  has exclusive rights to sell the property and is entitled to a commission 
A)  receives a nonexclusive right to sell the property 
B)  receives a commission even if a third party finds a buyer 
C)  has the exclusive right to sell the property for a specified period of time, but is not entitled to a commission 
D)  has exclusive rights to sell the property and is entitled to a commission

Question 9

For a gift of ownership of real property to be valid,the donor must:

Accepted Answer

A)  will it to a third party. 
B)  simply attempt to make the gift without delivering the deed. 
C)  ensure that the donee or third party takes possession of the property. 
D)  deliver a properly executed deed to the property to the donee. 
A)  will it to a third party. 
B)  simply attempt to make the gift without delivering the deed. 
C)  ensure that the donee or third party takes possession of the property. 
D)  deliver a properly executed deed to the property to the donee.

Question 10

The security precautions component of the reasonable care duty is triggered only when criminal activity on the premises is foreseeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A special warranty deed:

Accepted Answer

A)  cures the defect in the chain of title to property. 
B)  means that the grantor offers a unique warranty against all defects in the title and all encumbrances. 
C)  implies that the grantor warrants against all liens and easements. 
D)  means that the grantor warrants against only those defects in the title that arose after he or she acquired the property. 
A)  cures the defect in the chain of title to property. 
B)  means that the grantor offers a unique warranty against all defects in the title and all encumbrances. 
C)  implies that the grantor warrants against all liens and easements. 
D)  means that the grantor warrants against only those defects in the title that arose after he or she acquired the property.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of fixtures?

Accepted Answer

A)  When an item is of little value except for use with certain real property, it is likely to be considered a fixture even if it is unattached. 
B)  One who provides fixtures to real property without a request to that effect from the owner is entitled to compensation from the owner. 
C)  Personal property that may be removed with little injury to the property is likely to be considered a fixture. 
D)  Actual physical attachment to real property is necessary for an item to be considered a fixture. 
A)  When an item is of little value except for use with certain real property, it is likely to be considered a fixture even if it is unattached. 
B)  One who provides fixtures to real property without a request to that effect from the owner is entitled to compensation from the owner. 
C)  Personal property that may be removed with little injury to the property is likely to be considered a fixture. 
D)  Actual physical attachment to real property is necessary for an item to be considered a fixture.

Question 13

Define the legal meaning of "nuisance" and explain the two types of nuisances recognized by the law,using a scenario to illustrate each type.

Accepted Answer

Students' examples may vary.A nuisance i

Question 14

An ordinary owner who sells his or her house-a seller who was neither the builder nor the developer of the residential property-does not make an implied warranty of habitability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe how a person acquires title by adverse possession.Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.Adverse posse

Question 16

The tenants of a leased property have no right to remove trade fixtures even at the end of the lease period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For a public nuisance to occur,the nature of the harm must involve the loss of enjoyment of property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of a life estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives a person the right to have someone who owns an adjoining piece of property refrain from making certain uses of his or her land. 
B)  It does not hold a person owning a life estate liable if he commits acts that will result in permanent injury to the property. 
C)  It gives a person the right to use property for an indefinite period. 
D)  It gives a person the right to use property only for his own lifetime or for a time that is measured by the lifetime of somebody else. 
A)  It gives a person the right to have someone who owns an adjoining piece of property refrain from making certain uses of his or her land. 
B)  It does not hold a person owning a life estate liable if he commits acts that will result in permanent injury to the property. 
C)  It gives a person the right to use property for an indefinite period. 
D)  It gives a person the right to use property only for his own lifetime or for a time that is measured by the lifetime of somebody else.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of an exclusive agency listing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The broker has the exclusive right to sell the property for a specified period of time. 
B)  The broker operating under this listing is entitled to a commission only if he or she was the first to find an able buyer. 
C)  The seller has the right to sell the property himself or herself without being obligated to pay the broker a commission. 
D)  The seller must pay the broker his or her commission irrespective of who found the buyer. 
A)  The broker has the exclusive right to sell the property for a specified period of time. 
B)  The broker operating under this listing is entitled to a commission only if he or she was the first to find an able buyer. 
C)  The seller has the right to sell the property himself or herself without being obligated to pay the broker a commission. 
D)  The seller must pay the broker his or her commission irrespective of who found the buyer.

Question 20

Adella executed a deed and put it under her mattress along with a note directing that the deed is to be delivered to her cousin,Faro,upon her death.What will be the result of such an act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The deed effectively passes title to Faro upon Adella's death. 
B)  The deed is not effective to pass title after Adella's death. 
C)  The deed is not effective to pass title because Adella did not record it. 
D)  The deed becomes effective and passes title to Faro the day he gets it. 
A)  The deed effectively passes title to Faro upon Adella's death. 
B)  The deed is not effective to pass title after Adella's death. 
C)  The deed is not effective to pass title because Adella did not record it. 
D)  The deed becomes effective and passes title to Faro the day he gets it.

Exam 34: Real Property

An oral license for the temporary use of another's land is enforceable.

When a tenant attaches personal property to leased premises for the purpose of carrying on his or her business,it is called a(n)_____.

An easement granted through an express agreement:

Which of the following statements is true of fixtures?

A property use that unreasonably interferes with another person's ability to use or enjoy her own property may lead to an action for nuisance against the landowner or possessor engaged in the objectionable use.

After a valid deed is delivered from a grantor to grantee,the:

Under an open listing contract,the broker _____.

For a gift of ownership of real property to be valid,the donor must:

The security precautions component of the reasonable care duty is triggered only when criminal activity on the premises is foreseeable.

A special warranty deed:

Which of the following statements is true of fixtures?

Define the legal meaning of "nuisance" and explain the two types of nuisances recognized by the law,using a scenario to illustrate each type.

An ordinary owner who sells his or her house-a seller who was neither the builder nor the developer of the residential property-does not make an implied warranty of habitability.

Describe how a person acquires title by adverse possession.Give an example.

The tenants of a leased property have no right to remove trade fixtures even at the end of the lease period.

For a public nuisance to occur,the nature of the harm must involve the loss of enjoyment of property.

Which of the following statements is true of a life estate?

Which of the following statements is true of an exclusive agency listing?

Adella executed a deed and put it under her mattress along with a note directing that the deed is to be delivered to her cousin,Faro,upon her death.What will be the result of such an act?

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