Question 1

A fixed-term tenancy is created when property is leased for a specified period of time.

Accepted Answer

A fixed-term tenancy is a lease agreement that has a specific start and end date, and the tenant agrees to rent the property for that period of time. It differs from a month-to-month tenancy which has no fixed end date and can be terminated by either party with proper notice.

Question 2

Personal property may become real property by attaching it to real property.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as personal property that is attached to real property becomes part of the real property and is therefore considered real property as well. An example of this is a fence that is attached to a piece of land, making it part of the real property.

Question 3

Property used by a government for a public purpose such as a park is community property.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

In every leasehold estate,the tenant has an unqualified right to exclusive possession.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The owner of a fee simple absolute has the right to use the land for whatever purpose it is best suited,not for whatever purpose the owner sees fit.

Accepted Answer

A fee simple absolute gives the owner the right to use the land for any legal purpose they see fit, subject to zoning laws and other restrictions.

Question 6

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

The holder of a life estate has limited rights in the property as compared to a fee simple owner. The life tenant cannot do anything that would harm the property or interfere with the future rights of the fee simple owner. The fee simple owner still holds a superior interest in the property.

Question 7

A periodic tenancy is created by a lease that does not specify how long it is to last,but does specify that rent is to be paid at certain intervals.

Accepted Answer

A periodic tenancy is created when a lease does not specify a specific end date, but does establish recurring payment intervals for rent.

Question 8

A license is a right to go onto land owned by another and take away some part of the land itself or some product of the land.

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Question 9

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

This is a correct statement regarding co-tenancy and the presumption of a tenancy in common. Joint tenancy requires specific language indicating an intent to establish it.

Question 10

With a tenancy at will,either party can terminate the tenancy without notice.

Accepted Answer

With a tenancy at will, either the landlord or the tenant can terminate the tenancy without providing notice to the other party.

Question 11

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

The exterior boundaries of land extend only to a reasonable depth and height, which may vary based on local laws and regulations. For example, in some places, mineral and air rights may extend beyond the surface boundaries of the land. Additionally, there may be restrictions on building heights or excavation depths that affect the boundaries of the land.

Question 12

An easement is the right to make limited use of another person's real property without taking anything from the property.

Accepted Answer

An easement is a limited right to use another person's property for a specific purpose without owning or possessing it. It does not involve taking anything from the property or owning it.

Question 13

To terminate a periodic tenancy,a landlord must give at least one period's notice to the tenant.

Accepted Answer

According to UK law, to terminate a periodic tenancy (where there is no fixed term), a landlord must give the tenant at least one period's notice. This means, for example, if the rent is paid monthly, the landlord must give one month's notice.

Question 14

A life tenant can exploit the land by drilling new wells or excavating mines.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Each of two spouses owns an undivided one-half interest in community property.

Accepted Answer

In community property states, each spouse owns an undivided one-half interest in community property. Therefore, the answer is true.

Question 16

In a tenancy in common,the interests are undivided.

Accepted Answer

In a tenancy in common, each owner has an undivided interest in the property, meaning that each owner has the right to possess and use the whole property, but not exclusively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When a joint tenant sells his or her interest in the property, it results in a severance of the joint tenancy, and the new owner becomes a tenant in common with the remaining joint tenant(s). This means that each owner has an equal right to possess the whole property, but there is no right of survivorship.

Question 18

Crops growing on land are not considered to be real property.

Accepted Answer

Crops growing on land are considered to be real property as they are attached to the land and are part of the real estate until they are harvested.

Question 19

Surface and subsurface rights cannot be separated.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The mere possession of land without right is a tenancy at will.

Accepted Answer

The mere possession of land without right is not considered a tenancy at will. It is considered trespassing. A tenancy at will is a type of leasehold interest in which the tenant is allowed to occupy the property for an unspecified period of time, with either party having the right to terminate the tenancy at any time.

Quiz 26: Real Property and Land-Use Control