Question 1

Unsafe electrical wiring in a building would amount to a breach of warranty of habitability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Tom dies, and in his will, he names Pinson as the personal representative of his estate. Pinson decides to sell Tom's house to Sally. Pinson could transfer title to Sally by means of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the probate court records. 
B)  the decree of the probate court judge. 
C)  the sworn statement of Pinson. 
D)  a license issued by the court. 
A)  the probate court records. 
B)  the decree of the probate court judge. 
C)  the sworn statement of Pinson. 
D)  a license issued by the court. D

Question 3

Historically, in tenancy by the entirety:

Accepted Answer

A)  a husband and wife shared entire control over the estate and shared the right to all rents and profits. 
B)  only a husband had entire control over the estate, with the exclusive right to possession and the right to all rents and profits. 
C)  a husband and wife were regarded, in law, as separate individuals. 
D)  an execution by a judgment resulting from an action against a husband or wife alone may have been placed against the entire property. 
A)  a husband and wife shared entire control over the estate and shared the right to all rents and profits. 
B)  only a husband had entire control over the estate, with the exclusive right to possession and the right to all rents and profits. 
C)  a husband and wife were regarded, in law, as separate individuals. 
D)  an execution by a judgment resulting from an action against a husband or wife alone may have been placed against the entire property. B

Question 4

In the event of a wrongful eviction, the tenant is not justified in abandoning the premises without paying rent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An assignment of a lease occurs when the interest in the leased premises is transferred by the lessee to another person for a part of the term, but not for the remainder of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Robert is interested in leasing Bill's property. Robert must include all of the following essentials into the lease agreement, except a definite:

Accepted Answer

A)  agreement as to the extent and bounds of the leased property. 
B)  and agreed term. 
C)  agreement about the purchase options of the property. 
D)  and agreed price of rental and manner of payment. 
A)  agreement as to the extent and bounds of the leased property. 
B)  and agreed term. 
C)  agreement about the purchase options of the property. 
D)  and agreed price of rental and manner of payment.

Question 7

Melinda digs a hole next to Susan's building and Susan's building foundation cracks. Generally, Melinda would not be liable for damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mr. Zolotas told his landlord that he wanted to make some improvements to the house he was renting from her. He installed recessed ceiling lights and had bookshelves custom made to attach to and fit beneath the main staircase. When Zolotas moved out, he removed the shelves and the ceiling lights. Did he have a legal right to do so? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No, a tenant does not have the

Question 9

Laura has a tenancy at will apartment rental agreement with Management Apartments. When Management sells the apartment complex where Laura lives, what is the legal status of Laura's apartment rental agreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  In most states, the rental agreement ends. 
B)  In most states, Laura could sue Management Apartments for selling the apartment without her consent. 
C)  In most states, the rental agreement continues if Laura gives written notice to both the old and new owners of her desire to continue it. 
D)  In most states, the rental agreement ends only if it had existed for less than one year. 
A)  In most states, the rental agreement ends. 
B)  In most states, Laura could sue Management Apartments for selling the apartment without her consent. 
C)  In most states, the rental agreement continues if Laura gives written notice to both the old and new owners of her desire to continue it. 
D)  In most states, the rental agreement ends only if it had existed for less than one year.

Question 10

Edward Philips signs a deed allowing the utility company to suspend power lines over his land. A utility company's right to use Edward's land for suspending power lines is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant tenement. 
B)  easement. 
C)  tenement. 
D)  servient tenement. 
A)  dominant tenement. 
B)  easement. 
C)  tenement. 
D)  servient tenement.

Question 11

Uta, Piper, and Hoku own 1,000 acres of land as tenants in common. Part of the land borders an interstate highway, another part borders a farm-to-market road, and part is scarred with deep erosion and gullies. The three want to divide the land into separate parcels for each of them, but cannot agree. Discuss how a court will resolve the problem.

Accepted Answer

If the court cannot divide the

Question 12

In a tenancy in common, the tenants:

Accepted Answer

A)  always take title at the same time. 
B)  cannot transfer their share to their heirs. 
C)  always have equal interests in the property. 
D)  have equal right to possess the property. 
A)  always take title at the same time. 
B)  cannot transfer their share to their heirs. 
C)  always have equal interests in the property. 
D)  have equal right to possess the property.

Question 13

Some states authorize landlords to use force to evict tenants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When two or more persons own real property as tenants in common, each person owns an undivided share of the whole property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Notwithstanding the written lease agreement, state and local laws have the right to restrict or expand the respective rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jackson sells his farmland. A dispute has arisen about whether or not the following items are included in the sale. The contract is silent concerning the following items: a growing cotton crop, a tractor, an irrigation pump that can be unbolted by disconnecting two pipes, and a tool shed that sits upon concrete blocks on top of the ground. Discuss each of these and decide if they are included in the sale of the farmland.

Accepted Answer

The cotton crop is called a fructus indu

Question 17

An easement that Charleen enjoys across her neighbor, Hank's land:

Accepted Answer

A)  is only effective during Charleen's lifetime. 
B)  is only effective during Hank's lifetime. 
C)  extends to future owners of Charleen's land. 
D)  cannot last more than seventy years. 
A)  is only effective during Charleen's lifetime. 
B)  is only effective during Hank's lifetime. 
C)  extends to future owners of Charleen's land. 
D)  cannot last more than seventy years.

Question 18

When vacating, the tenant must turn over to the landlord all trade fixtures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A bargain-and-sale deed is one that transfers all warranties of title to property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tom owns land on one side and Tammy owns land on the other side of a navigable stream. Both own to the middle of the stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Real Property and Landlord and Tenant Law

Unsafe electrical wiring in a building would amount to a breach of warranty of habitability.

Tom dies, and in his will, he names Pinson as the personal representative of his estate. Pinson decides to sell Tom's house to Sally. Pinson could transfer title to Sally by means of:

Historically, in tenancy by the entirety:

In the event of a wrongful eviction, the tenant is not justified in abandoning the premises without paying rent.

An assignment of a lease occurs when the interest in the leased premises is transferred by the lessee to another person for a part of the term, but not for the remainder of it.

Robert is interested in leasing Bill's property. Robert must include all of the following essentials into the lease agreement, except a definite:

Melinda digs a hole next to Susan's building and Susan's building foundation cracks. Generally, Melinda would not be liable for damages.

Laura has a tenancy at will apartment rental agreement with Management Apartments. When Management sells the apartment complex where Laura lives, what is the legal status of Laura's apartment rental agreement?

Edward Philips signs a deed allowing the utility company to suspend power lines over his land. A utility company's right to use Edward's land for suspending power lines is called a(n):

In a tenancy in common, the tenants:

Some states authorize landlords to use force to evict tenants.

When two or more persons own real property as tenants in common, each person owns an undivided share of the whole property.

Notwithstanding the written lease agreement, state and local laws have the right to restrict or expand the respective rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant.

An easement that Charleen enjoys across her neighbor, Hank's land:

When vacating, the tenant must turn over to the landlord all trade fixtures.

A bargain-and-sale deed is one that transfers all warranties of title to property.

Tom owns land on one side and Tammy owns land on the other side of a navigable stream. Both own to the middle of the stream.

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