Question 1

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to any party at any time. 
B)  ​only after the lease expires and Kit and Leo move out. 
C)  ​only with Kit and Leo's permission. 
D)  ​only to Kit and Leo.

Question 2

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the implied warranty of habitability. 
B)  ​the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
C)  ​nothing. 
D)  ​the concept of eminent domain.

Question 3

Meadowland, Inc., owns rural property that it leases to various tenants, including Norm. Norm's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to Orly is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an assignment. 
B)  ​constructive eviction. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​a sublease.

Question 4

The holder of a life estate has the right to use property for whatever purpose he or she sees fit without regard to the rights of a fee simple owner.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the fair value of the property. 
B)  ​how soon the former owners should vacate their property. 
C)  ​how wide the highway should be. 
D)  ​whether the planned highway would violate any zoning laws.

Question 6

Under the implied warranty of habitability, a tenant impliedly warrants that he or she will "habitate" on the premises during the term of the lease.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Maggie uses John's garage to store her car. She does not pay rent. John decides that he needs the garage for his own car. To terminate Maggie's tenancy, John​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​must give Maggie at least one week's notice. 
B)  ​must give Maggie at least two week's notice. 
C)  ​must give Maggie a reasonable amount of time to find a new place to park her car. 
D)  ​need not give Maggie any notice.

Question 8

It is presumed that a co-tenancy is a tenancy in common unless there is specific language indicating the intent to establish a joint tenancy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment, a landlord promises that a tenant's use and enjoyment of the property will not be disturbed by someone with superior title.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bay City wants to acquire undeveloped land within the city limits to convert into a public park. Bay City brings a judicial proceeding to obtain title to the land. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​adverse possession. 
B)  ​an easement. 
C)  ​constructive eviction. 
D)  ​the power of eminent domain.

Question 11

To be valid, a deed must contain a legally sufficient description of the land.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Rollo deeds a plot of timberland to Scholars University as a gift. The university pays nothing for the property. Rollo has given the university​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​the power of eminent domain.

Question 13

Alexis sells half of her Triple A Ranch land to the Bar B Ranch. On the land is a reservoir. In the deed, Alexis retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir. This right is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​an easement. 
D)  ​a profit.

Question 14

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.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Manhattan Developers, Inc., pays Northeast Trust Company to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Northeast gives Manhattan a deed that conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip. This deed is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a grant deed. 
B)  ​a quitclaim deed. 
C)  ​a special warranty deed. 
D)  ​a warranty deed.

Question 16

Greg rents an apartment to Hugo, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a periodic tenancy. 
B)  ​a tenancy at sufferance. 
C)  ​a tenancy at will. 
D)  ​a fixed-term tenancy.

Question 17

A joint tenant's sale of his or her interest terminates the joint tenancy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Molly owns two houses. She allows her friend Nikki to live in one of them without paying rent. Nikki dies. Nikki's tenancy​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​passes to her heirs indefinitely. 
B)  ​passes to her heirs for one year. 
C)  ​passes to her heirs for five years. 
D)  ​is terminated.

Question 19

Sol allows Tiffany to camp on his land for several days and take photos for an upcoming exhibit of landscape photography. Sol has given Tiffany​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a fee simple absolute. 
B)  ​a license. 
C)  ​a profit. 
D)  ​an easement.

Question 20

The covenant of quiet enjoyment guarantees that the buyer will not be disturbed in his or her possession of the land.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 49: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex​

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached​

Meadowland, Inc., owns rural property that it leases to various tenants, including Norm. Norm's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to Orly is​

The holder of a life estate has the right to use property for whatever purpose he or she sees fit without regard to the rights of a fee simple owner.​

To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine​

Under the implied warranty of habitability, a tenant impliedly warrants that he or she will "habitate" on the premises during the term of the lease.​

Maggie uses John's garage to store her car. She does not pay rent. John decides that he needs the garage for his own car. To terminate Maggie's tenancy, John​

It is presumed that a co-tenancy is a tenancy in common unless there is specific language indicating the intent to establish a joint tenancy.​

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment, a landlord promises that a tenant's use and enjoyment of the property will not be disturbed by someone with superior title.​

Bay City wants to acquire undeveloped land within the city limits to convert into a public park. Bay City brings a judicial proceeding to obtain title to the land. This is​

To be valid, a deed must contain a legally sufficient description of the land.​

Rollo deeds a plot of timberland to Scholars University as a gift. The university pays nothing for the property. Rollo has given the university​

Alexis sells half of her Triple A Ranch land to the Bar B Ranch. On the land is a reservoir. In the deed, Alexis retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir. This right is​

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.​

Manhattan Developers, Inc., pays Northeast Trust Company to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Northeast gives Manhattan a deed that conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip. This deed is​

Greg rents an apartment to Hugo, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is​

A joint tenant's sale of his or her interest terminates the joint tenancy.​

Molly owns two houses. She allows her friend Nikki to live in one of them without paying rent. Nikki dies. Nikki's tenancy​

Sol allows Tiffany to camp on his land for several days and take photos for an upcoming exhibit of landscape photography. Sol has given Tiffany​

The covenant of quiet enjoyment guarantees that the buyer will not be disturbed in his or her possession of the land.​

Jay owns a duplex that he leases to Kit and Leo. Jay may sell the duplex

Cierra rents an apartment from Damian that floods whenever there is a heavy rain. Damian refuses to fix the problem. Damian has breached

Meadowland, Inc., owns rural property that it leases to various tenants, including Norm. Norm's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to Orly is

The holder of a life estate has the right to use property for whatever purpose he or she sees fit without regard to the rights of a fee simple owner.

To widen a highway, the state of Ohio obtains, through a judicial proceeding, title to the individual lots in a residential neighborhood. A subsequent proceeding will determine

Under the implied warranty of habitability, a tenant impliedly warrants that he or she will "habitate" on the premises during the term of the lease.

Maggie uses John's garage to store her car. She does not pay rent. John decides that he needs the garage for his own car. To terminate Maggie's tenancy, John

It is presumed that a co-tenancy is a tenancy in common unless there is specific language indicating the intent to establish a joint tenancy.

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment, a landlord promises that a tenant's use and enjoyment of the property will not be disturbed by someone with superior title.

Bay City wants to acquire undeveloped land within the city limits to convert into a public park. Bay City brings a judicial proceeding to obtain title to the land. This is

To be valid, a deed must contain a legally sufficient description of the land.

Rollo deeds a plot of timberland to Scholars University as a gift. The university pays nothing for the property. Rollo has given the university

Alexis sells half of her Triple A Ranch land to the Bar B Ranch. On the land is a reservoir. In the deed, Alexis retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir. This right is

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.

Manhattan Developers, Inc., pays Northeast Trust Company to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Northeast gives Manhattan a deed that conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip. This deed is

Greg rents an apartment to Hugo, who retains possession of the apartment after the lease expires without making any payments of rent. This is

A joint tenant's sale of his or her interest terminates the joint tenancy.

Molly owns two houses. She allows her friend Nikki to live in one of them without paying rent. Nikki dies. Nikki's tenancy

Sol allows Tiffany to camp on his land for several days and take photos for an upcoming exhibit of landscape photography. Sol has given Tiffany

The covenant of quiet enjoyment guarantees that the buyer will not be disturbed in his or her possession of the land.