Question 1

A deed becomes effective when:

Accepted Answer

A) it is recorded in the public records. 
B) the signatures are acknowledged. 
C) it is delivered to the grantee. 
D) it is prepared and signed by the grantor.

Question 2

In a joint tenancy,time,title,interest,and possession are known as the four:

Accepted Answer

A) certainties. 
B) factors. 
C) unities. 
D) components.

Question 3

Abbot Vending Co.has a license to install vending machines at the Slumber Apartment Complex.Can Abbot transfer this right to Zeno Concession Co.?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,if Zeno provides identical services. 
B) No,since the license is a personal privilege. 
C) Yes,if their agreement gives ownership interest in the property. 
D) No,since it is a possessory estate.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

On a snowy day in early January,Jeremy is visiting his friend Manny at Manny's apartment at the Snooty Fox.While walking up the exterior wooden steps to get to Manny's third floor apartment,one of the steps-which is rotten-breaks.Jeremy falls through to the ground and is severely injured.What result?

Accepted Answer

A) The Snooty Fox is liable based on ejectment in a common area. 
B) The Snooty Fox is not liable based on unlawful detainer. 
C) The Snooty Fox is not liable because of the weather conditions. 
D) The Snooty Fox is liable based on defect in a common area.

Question 6

When a man and a woman own real property as tenants in coverture,each person owns an undivided share of the whole property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Jack and Jill live in a community property state.Jill works full time,and Jack stays home taking care of their children.What is the legal status of the earnings Jill makes that are used to purchase a new home?

Accepted Answer

A) Owned by Jill 
B) Owned by Jill,subject to a one-third interest Jack has 
C) Jointly owned by Jack and Jill 
D) Owned by Jill,Jack,and the children

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

At the end of her two-year lease,Margo remained in her apartment and continued to pay her landlord rent every month,which he accepted.One day,Margo received a letter from her landlord accusing her of creating a tenancy at sufferance and threatening immediate eviction.Was the landlord acting within his rights? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the end of her two-year lease,Margo...

Exam 30: Real Property and Landlord and Tenant Law

A deed becomes effective when:

In a joint tenancy,time,title,interest,and possession are known as the four:

Abbot Vending Co.has a license to install vending machines at the Slumber Apartment Complex.Can Abbot transfer this right to Zeno Concession Co.?

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) :

When a man and a woman own real property as tenants in coverture,each person owns an undivided share of the whole property.

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?

Jack and Jill live in a community property state.Jill works full time,and Jack stays home taking care of their children.What is the legal status of the earnings Jill makes that are used to purchase a new home?

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

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