Question 1

Barton granted his neighbor, Mullins, the right to graze her cattle on Barton's land.Identify the type of property interest Mullins has in Barton's land and explain how such interests are created.

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Question 2

The Arbor Apartments can legally restrict tenants to those who are married couples.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Marco conveyed his half-acre lot "to Earl Snyder forever." This language conveys:

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A)  full and absolute title.
B)  a fee simple estate.
C)  a reversion.
D)  Both (a)  and (b) .
E)  no title since Marco's intent is not clear from the language used.

Question 4

An easement that is appurtenant usually passes to the new owner of the land.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The characteristics of a qualified or base fee estate include(s)  that:

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A)  it is possible to convey or will property to a person to enjoy absolutely, subject to its being taken away at a later date should a certain event occur.
B)  a holder of a qualified fee interest may transfer the property by deed, subject to the initial condition.
C)  a qualified fee interest may pass by intestate succession.
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

A person with a life estate cannot do which of the following?

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A)  Strip-mine the land.
B)  Build a bridge over the creek.
C)  Cut a single tree.
D)  Put a new roof on the house.

Question 7

Landlords are liable for injuries their tenants and others suffer as a result of any criminal conduct of third parties on the leased premises.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fee estates include the right to immediate possession for an indefinite time and the right to transfer the interest by deed or will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jeanne sells an acre of her three-acre parcel to Ana and expressly provides that Ana shall have a right-of-way across Jeanne's remaining land so that Ana can reach her land.In this case:

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A)  Ana's land is the servient parcel.
B)  the right created is a license.
C)  Ana's land is the dominant parcel.
D)  the right-of-way is an easement, which can only be created by an express grant in the deed granting the land to Ana.

Question 10

An interest that arises in a third party in the future is called a(n) :

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A)  reversion.
B)  remainder.
C)  assignment.
D)  fee simple absolute.

Question 11

Landlords can evict a tenant if:

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A)  the tenant fails to pay the rent.
B)  the lease expires and the tenant refuses to move out.
C)  the tenant keeps a pet in violation of the lease and refuses to get rid of it.
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

An estate in fee simple would have which of the following characteristics?

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A)  It may be inherited.
B)  It may be sold.
C)  Judgment creditors may levy upon it.
D)  All of the above.
E)  Two of the above, (b)  and (c) .

Question 13

Under the common law, a landlord is under an obligation to provide or maintain the premises in a livable condition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Agatha, Betty, and Clara are sisters who own 300 acres of land as joint tenants.
a.What interest does each of them have in the parcel of land?
b.If Betty dies, what happens to her share of the 300 acres?
c.If Clara sells one-half of her interest to Diane, what interest does Diane acquire in the 300-acre parcel?

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a.Each of the sisters has an undivided i...

Question 15

For a person to acquire an easement, he must have the permission of the owner to use the land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If Tom and Tim are tenants in common, they each own a specific half of the property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A tenancy by the entireties is terminated by divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All other estates are derived from the fee simple estate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Constructive eviction would result in a discharge of any obligation to pay rent if:

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A)  proper notice is given to the landlord.
B)  the tenant abandons possession within a reasonable time.
C)  the tenant fixes the problem.
D)  the tenant serves the landlord with a court order.

Question 20

Mom and Carolyn own a farm as joint tenants.When Mom dies, her share will pass to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Carolyn.
B)  her heirs.
C)  her beneficiaries.
D)  Carolyn's heirs.

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An estate in fee simple would have which of the following characteristics?

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A tenancy by the entireties is terminated by divorce.

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Mom and Carolyn own a farm as joint tenants.When Mom dies, her share will pass to:

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The characteristics of a qualified or base fee estate include(s) that:

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A person with a life estate cannot do which of the following?

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If Tom and Tim are tenants in common, they each own a specific half of the property.

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Landlords can evict a tenant if:

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Marco conveyed his half-acre lot "to Earl Snyder forever." This language conveys:

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Fee estates include the right to immediate possession for an indefinite time and the right to transfer the interest by deed or will.

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Landlords are liable for injuries their tenants and others suffer as a result of any criminal conduct of third parties on the leased premises.

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An easement that is appurtenant usually passes to the new owner of the land.

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a.Each of the sisters has an undivided i...
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Constructive eviction would result in a discharge of any obligation to pay rent if:

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All other estates are derived from the fee simple estate.

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Jeanne sells an acre of her three-acre parcel to Ana and expressly provides that Ana shall have a right-of-way across Jeanne's remaining land so that Ana can reach her land.In this case:

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Under the common law, a landlord is under an obligation to provide or maintain the premises in a livable condition.

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An interest that arises in a third party in the future is called a(n) :

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For a person to acquire an easement, he must have the permission of the owner to use the land.

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Barton granted his neighbor, Mullins, the right to graze her cattle on Barton's land.Identify the type of property interest Mullins has in Barton's land and explain how such interests are created.

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Barton has granted Mullins a profit à pr...
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The Arbor Apartments can legally restrict tenants to those who are married couples.

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An estate in fee simple would have which of the following characteristics?

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A tenancy by the entireties is terminated by divorce.

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Mom and Carolyn own a farm as joint tenants.When Mom dies, her share will pass to:

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The characteristics of a qualified or base fee estate include(s) that:

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A person with a life estate cannot do which of the following?

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If Tom and Tim are tenants in common, they each own a specific half of the property.

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Landlords can evict a tenant if:

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Marco conveyed his half-acre lot "to Earl Snyder forever." This language conveys:

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Fee estates include the right to immediate possession for an indefinite time and the right to transfer the interest by deed or will.

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Landlords are liable for injuries their tenants and others suffer as a result of any criminal conduct of third parties on the leased premises.

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An easement that is appurtenant usually passes to the new owner of the land.

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Constructive eviction would result in a discharge of any obligation to pay rent if:

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All other estates are derived from the fee simple estate.

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Jeanne sells an acre of her three-acre parcel to Ana and expressly provides that Ana shall have a right-of-way across Jeanne's remaining land so that Ana can reach her land.In this case:

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Under the common law, a landlord is under an obligation to provide or maintain the premises in a livable condition.

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An interest that arises in a third party in the future is called a(n) :

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For a person to acquire an easement, he must have the permission of the owner to use the land.

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Barton granted his neighbor, Mullins, the right to graze her cattle on Barton's land.Identify the type of property interest Mullins has in Barton's land and explain how such interests are created.

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