Question 1

Inverse condemnation occurs when an owner simply gives private property to the government without accepting any compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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) how much the former owners should be paid for their 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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) eminent domain. 
B) a constructive eviction. 
C) a restrictive covenant. 
D) zoning power.

Question 4

Generally,contract doctrines apply to a landlord-tenant relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adverse possession is a means of obtaining title to property without the delivery of a deed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A fixed-term tenancy is created when a lease does not specify its duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rafe signs a one-year lease with Suki to occupy an apartment in Lawrence,Kansas,near the University of Kansas.Rafe needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.Rafe's tenancy is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc.,her landlord,has violated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A) breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. 
B) breach of the implied warranty of habitability. 
C) discrimination. 
D) failure to provide security against crimes in com?mon areas.

Question 9

A tenant has a duty to maintain in a reasonably safe condition those areas under his or her control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jai owns an orchard behind Key's house and property.The only access to the orchard is Key's driveway,which Jai uses to get to her orchard.Jai sells the orchard to Laurentz.Can Laurentz use the right-of-way across Key's property

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jai owns an orchard behind Key's house...

Question 11

Bakri owns a house.In the house,on a tile floor is a throw rug.Most likely to meet the definition of a fixture is

Accepted Answer

A) the house. 
B) the throw rug. 
C) the tile floor. 
D) none of these choices.

Question 12

Luke owns a farm near Marshalltown,Iowa,with stands of trees serving as windbreaks.Luke grows corn on the property.When Luke sells the farm to Nina,if the contract does not specify otherwise,the sale includes

Accepted Answer

A) neither the crops nor the trees. 
B) the crops and the trees. 
C) the crops only. 
D) the trees only.

Question 13

Oak Grove Residences,Inc.,owns apartment buildings.Pedro leases one of Oak Grove's apartments.Pedro's transfer of his interest in the lease to Quito for a period shorter than the lease term is

Accepted Answer

A) an assignment. 
B) an eviction. 
C) a right of entry. 
D) a sublease.

Question 14

Happy Homes Construction Corporation wants to obtain a zoning variance for a part of its property.The variance must not

Accepted Answer

A) compromise the campaign promises of the zoning board members 
B) include a burden that has a connection to the property. 
C) result in a profit for its proponent. 
D) substantially alter the essential character of the property.

Question 15

Refer to Fact Pattern 22-1.Nika's ownership interest is

Accepted Answer

A) a fee simple absolute. 
B) a leasehold estate. 
C) a life estate. 
D) an easement.

Question 16

Plant life is not considered to be real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cow Country Corporation (CCC)sells half of its land to the Double R Ranch.On the land is a reservoir.In the deed,CCC retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir.This right is

Accepted Answer

A) a leasehold estate. 
B) a license. 
C) an easement. 
D) a profit.

Question 18

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a tenant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A tenant is not responsible for the ordinary wear and tear of leased premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The implied warranty of habitability does not apply to substantial physical defects that a landlord knows about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Real Property and Land-Use Control

Inverse condemnation occurs when an owner simply gives private property to the government without accepting any compensation.

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

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

Generally,contract doctrines apply to a landlord-tenant relationship.

Adverse possession is a means of obtaining title to property without the delivery of a deed.

A fixed-term tenancy is created when a lease does not specify its duration.

Rafe signs a one-year lease with Suki to occupy an apartment in Lawrence,Kansas,near the University of Kansas.Rafe needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.Rafe's tenancy is

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc.,her landlord,has violated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is generally associated with

A tenant has a duty to maintain in a reasonably safe condition those areas under his or her control.

Jai owns an orchard behind Key's house and property.The only access to the orchard is Key's driveway,which Jai uses to get to her orchard.Jai sells the orchard to Laurentz.Can Laurentz use the right-of-way across Key's property

Bakri owns a house.In the house,on a tile floor is a throw rug.Most likely to meet the definition of a fixture is

Luke owns a farm near Marshalltown,Iowa,with stands of trees serving as windbreaks.Luke grows corn on the property.When Luke sells the farm to Nina,if the contract does not specify otherwise,the sale includes

Oak Grove Residences,Inc.,owns apartment buildings.Pedro leases one of Oak Grove's apartments.Pedro's transfer of his interest in the lease to Quito for a period shorter than the lease term is

Happy Homes Construction Corporation wants to obtain a zoning variance for a part of its property.The variance must not

Refer to Fact Pattern 22-1.Nika's ownership interest is

Plant life is not considered to be real property.

Cow Country Corporation (CCC) sells half of its land to the Double R Ranch.On the land is a reservoir.In the deed,CCC retains the right to remove a limited amount of water per day from the reservoir.This right is

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a tenant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

A tenant is not responsible for the ordinary wear and tear of leased premises.

The implied warranty of habitability does not apply to substantial physical defects that a landlord knows about.