Exam 44: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a tenant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

Opal conveys three acres of wetlands to Pristine Places,Inc.,with a deed that warrants only that Opal held good title during her ownership of the property.This deed is

Sid rents an apartment from Town Properties,Inc.The lease,which ends on May 31,does not include an option for renewal,and Sid and Town do not discuss whether Sid can stay on at the end of the term.On June 1,Sid has

Hobby Farms,Inc.,owns rural property that it leases to various tenants,including Ira.Ira's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to a Jason is

Xavier owns a duplex that he leases to Yvon and Zack.Xavier may sell

Constructive eviction occurs when a tenant moves off the premises in retaliation against the landlord.

An item cannot be a fixture unless it is physically attached to the land.

For a party to take by adverse possession,the party's possession must not be hostile to the true owner's rights.

Utility Power Company has the right to run its power lines across Velma's land.This is

Orin owns Pilot's Landing Office Park.His ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,as well as the right to commit waste,if she chooses.Orin's ownership interest is

A fixed-term tenancy terminates at the end of the specified period without notice.

Luke owns a farm near Marshalltown,Iowa,with stands of trees serving as windbreaks.Luke grows corn on the property.When Luke sells the farm to Nina,if the contract does not specify otherwise,the sale includes

A landlord is usually required to give some period of notice to terminate a periodic tenancy.

A warranty deed provides the most protection against defects of title.

To acquire the ownership of a mountain cabin by adverse possession,Cody must occupy the cabin exclusively,continuously,and peaceably for a specified period of time

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc.,her landlord,has violated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is generally associated with

A tenant is not responsible for the ordinary wear and tear of leased premises.

Taking private property for public use requires the payment of "just compensation."

Even after a tenant assigns a lease,the tenant may be obligated to pay rent.

Now Shopping Mall Corporation leases space to Only U Stores and Pik-Ur-Choice,Inc.Later,Pik-Ur-Choice begins to sell items that are similar to Only U's goods,and Only U abandons its space before the end of the lease term.Only U is liable to