Deck 30: Renting Real Property

Question 1

A tenancy for a set period of time that is automatically renewed for the same amount of time unless canceled is a

A) tenancy at sufferance.
B) tenancy for years.
C) periodic tenancy.
D) tenancy at will.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

To be valid, a lease must be

A) typewritten.
B) in a prescribed form.
C) written in English.
D) in writing if for more than one year.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A constructive eviction by the landlord terminates the lease.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If the term of a lease is more than one year, the

A) tenant must give the landlord six months' rent in advance.
B) lease must be in writing.
C) lease may be oral or written.
D) tenant may not sublease the apartment.

Question 5

A tenant always pays the cost of utilities.

Question 6

A security deposit can be used to pay for the last month's rent.

Question 7

The covenant of quiet enjoyment ensures that the tenant can have undisturbed possession of the leased property.

Question 8

A tenant cannot sublease unless the lease permits it.

Question 9

The rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant set out in a lease are known as warranties.

Question 10

The landlord is always liable to a guest injured in the tenant's apartment.

Question 11

One who rents real property to others is called a landlord.

Question 12

A tenant remaining in possession with permission of the landlord has a tenancy

A) for years.
B) at sufferance.
C) at will.
D) of trespass.

Question 13

In a month-to-month tenancy, either the landlord or the tenant may cancel a lease upon thirty days' prior written notice.

Question 14

When a portion of leased premises is transferred to another person, the lease is said to be assigned.

Question 15

A landlord is not permitted to enter the tenant's premises during the lease term.

Question 16

The death of a tenant terminates the lease.

Question 17

A tenant remains obligated on a lease even though the tenant subleases the premises.

Question 18

A tenant's estate of definite duration is

A) a tenancy from year to year.
B) a tenancy at sufferance.
C) a tenancy for years.
D) none of these.

Question 19

A landlord may refuse to rent an apartment to someone with children.

Question 20

A tenancy at will is created when a lease ends and the landlord allows the tenant to remain on the premises.

Question 21

Many leases permit a landlord to enter the leased premises, even if the tenant is not present, to

A) inspect the property.
B) make repairs.
C) show the property to prospective tenants.
D) all of these.

Question 22

A tenancy at will continues until

A) the tenant dies.
B) the tenant becomes bankrupt.
C) the landlord becomes bankrupt.
D) either the landlord or tenant notifies the other that the lease is being terminated.

Question 23

If leased property is condemned, whether or not the tenant will be compensated depends upon

A) state law.
B) the terms of the lease.
C) the goodwill of the landlord.
D) none of these.

Question 24

A(n) ____________________ relationship is created when one person rents real property from another.

Question 25

In many states, the responsibility for making repairs is determined by

A) the terms of the lease.
B) state law.
C) federal law.
D) the terms of the lease and state law.

Question 26

A(n) ____________________ clause in a lease obligates the tenant to pay any increase in real estate taxes assessed against the leased premises.

Question 27

If a written lease does not state the length of the lease term, the lease is

A) unenforceable.
B) enforceable for one year.
C) considered complete in spite of the omission.
D) considered a tenancy at sufferance.

Question 28

If a lease is silent about who pays the real estate taxes assessed against the leased premises,

A) the tenant pays.
B) the landlord pays.
C) the landlord and tenant split the amount due.
D) none of these.

Question 29

An agreement of rental between a landlord and tenant is a(n) ____________________.

Question 30

A security deposit is

A) given to the landlord to ensure that the tenant lives up to the lease terms.
B) returnable to the tenant if there are no damages to the leased property.
C) often placed in a bank account to earn interest for the tenant.
D) all of these.

Question 31

All of the following will terminate a lease except the

A) condemnation of the leased premises.
B) death of the landlord.
C) destruction of the leased premises.
D) end of the lease term.

Question 32

In most states a tenant may

A) not sublease without the approval of the landlord.
B) sublease provided the lease does not prohibit it.
C) sublease with the consent of the sublessee.
D) not sublease.

Question 33

A lease for a specific term is called a tenancy ____________________.

Question 34

A lease may be terminated before the end of the lease term if

A) the tenant moves to take a job in a different city.
B) the tenant dies
C) the landlord dies.
D) the tenant enters a nursing home.

Question 35

A constructive eviction would occur if the landlord

A) turned off the water for an hour to make repairs.
B) entered the leased premises to check on fire damage.
C) failed to provide heat for ten days.
D) all of these.

Question 36

Whether the landlord or the tenant is liable for injuries to a guest would depend on

A) what the lease provides.
B) who had control of the premises where the injuries occurred.
C) both what the lease provides and who had control of the premises where the injuries occurred.
D) neither what the lease provides nor who had control of the premises where the injuries occurred.

Question 37

A lease would be considered unenforceable if it did not contain

A) the names of the landlord and tenant.
B) a description of the leased premises.
C) the amount of rent payable.
D) all of these.

Question 38

The rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant are known as

A) covenants.
B) leaseholds.
C) lessees.
D) escrow.

Question 39

The sum of money given to the landlord to ensure that the tenant lives up to the lease's terms is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 40

Typical covenants in a lease include

A) an option to purchase by the tenant.
B) disposition of the property upon the landlord's death.
C) the right to sublease.
D) escheat of the property.

Question 41

Petty rented an apartment in a building owned by Clark. Jason was coming to visit Petty. Jason slipped and fell down the outside steps, which had not been cleared of ice and snow. Who is liable for Jason's injuries?

Question 42

Knowles rented an apartment from Minger. Although the lease provided that Minger was to provide heat, he consistently failed to do so. What are Knowles's rights?

Question 43

A(n) ____________________ implies that the leased premises are fit for human habitation and do not contain hazardous conditions.

Question 44

A(n) ____________________ is a transfer by a tenant to another of his or her entire interest in a lease.

Question 45

Upton rented a house from Vincent. Five months after the lease was signed, Vincent died. Is the lease terminated?

Question 46

Lane rented a house from Kent. Lane installed a new refrigerator in the kitchen. At the end of the lease term, Lane wishes to remove the refrigerator. May she do so?

Question 47

The covenant of ____________________ ensures that the tenant has undisturbed possession of the leased premises.

Question 48

____________________ refers to conduct by the landlord that makes the leased premises uninhabitable by the tenant.

Question 49

Baldo applied to rent an apartment in a building owned by Blair, but was turned down because she had a cat. She claims discrimination against pet owners. Is she correct?

Question 50

One who subleases real property from another is called a(n) ____________________.