Question 1

Moby leases from National Theater Corporation a theater in which to stage a series of concerts.Ollie buys a ticket to the series.What distinguishes Moby,a tenant,from Ollie,a licensee,is
A)the exclusivity of possession.
B)the quiet enjoyment of rights.
C)the temporary nature of possession.
D)the title to the property.

Accepted Answer

A tenant has the exclusive right to possession of the property, while a licensee only has permission to use the property. Therefore, the fact that Moby is a tenant and Ollie is a licensee distinguishes the two in terms of exclusivity of possession.

Question 2

Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land,which is next to Tyro's property,to reach an access road.Tyro's right is
A)an easement appurtenant.
B)an easement in gross.
C)a profit appurtenant.
D)a profit in gross.

Accepted Answer

Tyro's right to drive across Ula's land is necessary for the enjoyment and use of Tyro's own property. This is an example of an easement appurtenant, which is a right granted for the benefit of a specific piece of land (in this case, Tyro's property). An easement in gross, on the other hand, is a right granted to an individual or entity regardless of whether they own any adjacent property. A profit appurtenant and a profit in gross are both rights to use someone else's property for the purpose of extracting a resource (such as timber or minerals), which does not apply to Tyro's situation.

Question 3

Klondike and Leola own 10,000 shares of stock in My-T Gro Corporation.On the death of ether owner,that owner's interest in the stock passes to the surviving owner.This is
A)a joint tenancy.
B)a life estate.
C)a tenancy in common.
D)ownership in fee simple absolute.

Accepted Answer

The ownership arrangement described in the scenario is that of a joint tenancy. In a joint tenancy, upon the death of one owner, their share automatically passes on to the surviving owner(s).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Unless specifically stated otherwise in the contract, the sale of a farm typically includes both the crops and the trees on the property.

Question 5

Kailin owns a farm near Manhattan,Kansas,with a farmhouse,barn,and other structures permanently attached.Kailin grows soybeans on the property.A pond lies within the boundaries.Land includes
A)the pond,the soil,and the structures.
B)the pond and the soil only.
C)the soil only.
D)the structures and the soil only.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Uberto and Vicki are married and own a mountain cabin in Wyoming in such a way that neither may transfer separately his or her interest during his or her lifetime.Uberto and Vicki own the lodge as
A)community property owners.
B)tenants at sufferance.
C)tenants by the entirety.
D)tenants in common.

Accepted Answer

Uberto and Vicki own the cabin with the right of survivorship, which indicates that they own the property as tenants by the entirety. As a result, if one spouse passes away, ownership of the property will automatically transfer to the surviving spouse.

Question 7

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry.This is
A)a fee simple absolute.
B)a license.
C)an easement.
D)a profit.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

County Zoning Commission classifies Dale's vacant land as single-family residential.This is not in accord with the general plan,which designates the area commercial.Surrounding parcels are zoned commercial.Under the equal protection of the Fourteenth Amendment,this is
A)an exercise of the state's police power.
B)a taking.
C)a zoning variance.
D)discriminatory.

Accepted Answer

The classification of Dale's vacant land as single-family residential, when surrounding parcels are zoned commercial, and the general plan designates the area as commercial, is discriminatory. It violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, as it seems to unfairly treat Dale differently from neighboring landowners who have been zoned commercially.

Question 9

Metro City Zoning Board limits the number of residential building permits in an area otherwise zoned for the use,precluding Nan,whose proposed structure complies with all other requirements,from constructing a residence on her property within the area.This is
A)a growth-management ordinance.
B)a subdivision regulation.
C)a zoning use restriction.
D)a zoning variance.

Accepted Answer

A growth-management ordinance is a regulation that limits the number of building permits issued in a certain area to control the rate of development, which is what the Metro City Zoning Board is doing by limiting residential building permits.

Question 10

Chrissy and Devon are not married to each other,but they share the ownership of Elm Street Offices,a commercial building.When they acquired the building,they agreed in writing that if one dies,the other inherits his or her interest.Are Chrissy and Devon concurrent owners If so,in what type of concurrent ownership are their rights held If not,how is their ownership classified

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Question 11

Bay City exercises its power of eminent domain to acquire land for a public project,including part of a mass transit monorail and a traffic bypass.Bay City relocates more than 10,000 residents from the land and destroys their homes to begin the project.Cho's Sweet Treats is a bakery at the edge of the area.Cho's loses most of its business when the residents are moved.Cho's files a suit against Bay City,alleging that the city's acquisition of the land resulted in a taking of the bakery's property interest,entitling it to compensation.What is a taking What might Cho's claim is its "property interest" to support this allegation What is the court likely to rule Why

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Buster conveys one square block in Center City "to Diana for life,then to Center City." For Diana,this creates
A)a fee simple absolute.
B)a leasehold estate.
C)a life estate.
D)an easement.

Accepted Answer

The conveyance states that Diana has ownership (estate) for her lifetime only, which is known as a life estate. After Diana's death, the property returns to the original owner or their successors (Center City), which is known as a remainder interest. This is different from fee simple absolute, which would convey the property to Diana without any conditions or limitations. It is also different from a leasehold estate, which would give Diana the right to possess the property for a specified period of time as a tenant. Finally, there is no mention of an easement in the conveyance.

Question 13

Region Construction Company has a right to drive its trucks across Stable Business,Inc.'s property,which is adjacent to Region's office.This right is
A)a leasehold estate.
B)a license.
C)an easement.
D)a profit.

Accepted Answer

This right is an easement, which is a non-possessory interest in another person's land that allows the owner of the easement to use the land for a specific purpose. In this case, Region Construction Company has the right to drive its trucks across Stable Business, Inc.'s property, which is an example of an easement for access. A leasehold estate is a possessory interest in another person's land, and a license is a temporary, revocable permission to use another person's land. A profit is a type of easement that allows the owner of the easement to take something from the land, such as timber or minerals. None of these other options accurately describes the right that Region Construction Company has to drive its trucks across Stable Business, Inc.'s property.

Question 14

LaDonna signs a one-year lease with Mae to occupy an apartment in Ames,Iowa,near the University of Iowa.LaDonna needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.LaDonna's tenancy is
A)a periodic tenancy.
B)a tenancy at will.
C)a tenancy by the entirety.
D)a fixed-term tenancy.

Accepted Answer

LaDonna signed a one-year lease which indicates a fixed-term tenancy. She only needs the apartment for two semesters, but she has committed to a specific duration of tenancy with Mae. Although LaDonna may have to sublet the apartment for the remainder of the lease, her initial agreement with Mae is for a fixed period of time.

Question 15

Glen,the owner of Harvest Farm,and Ima,the tenant of the farmhouse on the property,may create a fixed-term tenancy by
A)deed.
B)express contract.
C)implication.
D)sufferance.

Accepted Answer

A fixed-term tenancy is created by an express contract, which is a written or oral agreement between the landlord and tenant that specifies the length and terms of the lease. Deed and implication do not necessarily create a fixed-term tenancy, and sufferance refers to a tenancy that has expired but the tenant continues to occupy the property without the landlord's consent.

Question 16

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

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Question 17

Mello Farms,Inc. ,wants to add a covenant to run with the land to its conveyance of some of its property to New Commodities,Inc.To be enforceable,this covenant must
A)be conveyed for "just compensation."
B)include a burden that has a connection to the property.
C)substantially alter the essential character of the property.
D)all of the choices.

Accepted Answer

For a covenant to run with the land, it must include a burden that has a connection to the property. The covenant must affect the use, enjoyment, or value of the property itself. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A and C are incorrect because they do not relate to the enforceability of a covenant to run with the land. Choice D is incorrect because not all of the choices are correct.

Question 18

Elsa,the owner of Fertile Farm,sells Gina a right to camp on Fertile land overnight.Gina's right is
A)a leasehold estate.
B)a license.
C)an easement.
D)a profit.

Accepted Answer

A leasehold estate involves exclusive possession of the property, which is not the case here as Gina is only allowed to camp on the land overnight. An easement would involve the right to use a specific portion of the land for a specific purpose, such as a path or driveway, which is not the case here either. A profit is a right to take something from the land, such as minerals or timber, which also does not apply here. A license is the best choice as it is a revocable right to use the land for a specific purpose, in this case camping overnight.

Question 19

Quito and Raul own a condo near San Francisco Bay as joint tenants.Raul sells his ownership rights in the condo to Timor.Quito and Timor own the condo as
A)community property owners.
B)joint tenants.
C)tenants at sufferance.
D)tenants in common.

Accepted Answer

When one joint tenant sells their ownership rights, it severs the joint tenancy and creates a tenancy in common between the remaining joint tenant and the buyer. Therefore, Quito and Timor now own the condo as tenants in common.

Question 20

Quik Development Corporation wants to convert farmland on the outskirts of River City into residential and commercial property.The state restricts the conversion of farmland by subjecting development plans to the approval of State Development Agency.This is an exercise of the state's
A)police power.
B)power of eminent domain.
C)restrictive covenant.
D)zoning power.

Accepted Answer

This is an exercise of the state's police power, which allows the government to regulate land use to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. By subjecting Quik Development Corporation's development plans to the approval of the State Development Agency, the state is ensuring that the conversion of farmland is in the best interest of the community.

Quiz 26: Real Property Land-Use Control

Moby leases from National Theater Corporation a theater in which to stage a series of concerts.Ollie buys a ticket to the series.What distinguishes Moby,a tenant,from Ollie,a licensee,is

Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land,which is next to Tyro's property,to reach an access road.Tyro's right is

Klondike and Leola own 10,000 shares of stock in My-T Gro Corporation.On the death of ether owner,that owner's interest in the stock passes to the surviving owner.This 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

Kailin owns a farm near Manhattan,Kansas,with a farmhouse,barn,and other structures permanently attached.Kailin grows soybeans on the property.A pond lies within the boundaries.Land includes

Uberto and Vicki are married and own a mountain cabin in Wyoming in such a way that neither may transfer separately his or her interest during his or her lifetime.Uberto and Vicki own the lodge as

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry.This is

County Zoning Commission classifies Dale's vacant land as single-family residential.This is not in accord with the general plan,which designates the area commercial.Surrounding parcels are zoned commercial.Under the equal protection of the Fourteenth Amendment,this is

Metro City Zoning Board limits the number of residential building permits in an area otherwise zoned for the use,precluding Nan,whose proposed structure complies with all other requirements,from constructing a residence on her property within the area.This is

Buster conveys one square block in Center City "to Diana for life,then to Center City." For Diana,this creates

Region Construction Company has a right to drive its trucks across Stable Business,Inc.'s property,which is adjacent to Region's office.This right is

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

Glen,the owner of Harvest Farm,and Ima,the tenant of the farmhouse on the property,may create a fixed-term tenancy by

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

Mello Farms,Inc. ,wants to add a covenant to run with the land to its conveyance of some of its property to New Commodities,Inc.To be enforceable,this covenant must

Elsa,the owner of Fertile Farm,sells Gina a right to camp on Fertile land overnight.Gina's right is

Quito and Raul own a condo near San Francisco Bay as joint tenants.Raul sells his ownership rights in the condo to Timor.Quito and Timor own the condo as

Quik Development Corporation wants to convert farmland on the outskirts of River City into residential and commercial property.The state restricts the conversion of farmland by subjecting development plans to the approval of State Development Agency.This is an exercise of the state's