Exam 49: Real Property Landlord-Tenant Law

Kenneth has a periodic tenancy that requires him to pay rent weekly. Kenneth wishes to terminate his tenancy. Under the common law, he must give his landlord notice of at least

One of the basic elements of zoning is the classification of land by permissible use as part of a comprehensive municipal plan.

A recording statute allows deeds to be recorded to give notice to the public.

Residential Property Corporation owns apartment buildings in three states. Regarding standards for maintenance of the build?ings, Residential Property should consult

A sublease releases the tenant from his or her obligations under the lease.

The exterior boundaries of land extend down to the depth of the deepest hole and up to the height of the tallest structure and no further.

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

Dian and Elton buy a duplex in Fargo, North Dakota. On the death of either owner, that owner's interest in the duplex passes to his or her heirs. This is

Persons cannot share ownership rights simultaneously in particular property (including real property and personal property)-one person's interest is always superior.

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry. This is

For a party to take by adverse possession, the party's possession must be peaceable, and not hostile or adverse.

A sale of real estate is a complicated transaction that involves certain formalities that are not required in a sale of goods.

In most states, statutes require leases for terms exceeding one year to be in writing, and state or local law often dictates permissible lease terms.

Alf rents an apartment. The lease does not specify how long it will last, but it does specify that Alf must pay rent every month. Alf's tenancy is

LaDonna signs a one-year lease with Mae to occupy an apartment near the University of Iowa. LaDonna needs the apartment for two semesters only and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term. LaDonna's tenancy is

With respect to Italo's bottomland, Jacob has an easement, Kristin has a profit, and Leopold has a license. A right to possess the bottomland is owned by

Fact Pattern 49-1B (Questions B19-B20 apply) Stores & Shops, Inc., leases space in a certain mall to Trends Clothing Company and Unique Fashions Store. Later, Unique Fashions begins to sell items that are similar to Trends Clothing's goods, and Trends Clothing abandons its space before the end of the lease term. -Refer to Fact Pattern 49-1B. In some jurisdictions, Stores & Shops would be

Qiana and Rex take title to a Shakes n' Burgers restaurant in such a way that if one dies, the other will be the sole owner. Qiana and Rex own the restaurant as

Buck owns five acres of land in California. On the land Buck has a house and a toolshed. There are ten large maple trees around the house. The real property includes

Tropic Breeze Residences, Inc., owns apartment buildings. Umberto leases one of Tropic Breeze's apartments. Umberto's transfer of his interest in the lease to Vito for a period shorter than the lease term is