Exam 34: Real Property

If the title proves to be defective or if the grantor has no title, the grantee has the right to sue the grantor of a quitclaim deed.

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 _____.

An easement granted through an express agreement is:

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

Beatriz and James are married and own real property under a tenancy by the entirety. This means that _____.

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

An easement can be created by adverse possession.

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides that private property shall not be taken for public use without "just compensation."

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.

In terms of interests in real property, a _____ is not an interest in land but a temporary right to use another person's land for a limited and specific purpose.