Question 1

To obtain a zoning variance,Business Properties Corporation must demonstrate to Center City Zoning Board that the variance will not​
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)alter the essential character of the property.

Accepted Answer

A zoning variance is typically granted to allow the property owner to deviate from the designated zoning restrictions. However, the variance must not alter the essential character of the property or negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. The other options are not relevant to the criteria for obtaining a zoning variance.

Question 2

Riley conveys three acres of wetlands to Sharon with a deed that warrants only that he held good title during his ownership of the property.This is​
A)a grant deed.
B)a quitclaim deed.
C)a special warranty deed.
D)a warranty deed.

Accepted Answer

A special warranty deed only warrants that the grantor held good title during their ownership of the property, meaning that any issues with the title that arose before the grantor owned it are not covered. This is different from a general warranty deed, which would warrant that the title is free from any defects or issues, regardless of when they arose. A quitclaim deed would simply convey any interest the grantor has, without making any warranties. A grant deed is similar to a special warranty deed in that it warrants that the grantor has not conveyed the property to anyone else and that the property is free from any encumbrances during their ownership, but it does not warrant against defects in title that may have arisen before their ownership.

Question 3

To obtain a zoning variance in a hardship situation,Land Developers,Inc. ,must show Metro Zoning Board that​
A)the hardship was self-created.
B)the applicable zoning restriction's footprint is too heavy.
C)the variance will not result in a profit for its proponent.
D)complying with the existing zoning rules would be too costly or difficult.

Accepted Answer

To obtain a zoning variance in a hardship situation, the land developer must show that complying with the existing zoning rules would be too costly or difficult. This is typically referred to as an "undue hardship" and can be demonstrated through evidence such as site topography, soil conditions, or unique physical features that make it impractical to comply with the zoning regulations. Choices A, B, and C are not relevant or necessary factors for obtaining a zoning variance in a hardship situation.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The power of eminent domain allows the government to acquire private property for public use, as long as the owner receives just compensation. This scenario describes Bay City using a judicial proceeding to acquire undeveloped land for the purpose of creating a public park, which falls under the power of eminent domain.

Question 5

County Zoning Commission demands that Development,Inc. ,a private builder,allocate space for parking and take other steps to accommodate traffic before beginning construction of a shopping mall.This is​
A)a restrictive covenant.
B)inverse condemnation.
C)a zoning restriction.
D)constructive eviction.

Accepted Answer

The demand by the County Zoning Commission for the private builder to allocate space for parking and accommodate traffic before starting construction of the mall is a zoning restriction. Zoning regulations are laws that dictate how land can be used in particular areas, and they are implemented by local governments to ensure that land use is consistent with community interests and to manage growth and development.

Question 6

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​
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.

Accepted Answer

The subsequent proceeding will determine the fair value of the property. The other options are not within the scope of the proceeding.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

This is a quitclaim deed, as it conveys only whatever interest Northeast has in the strip without any warranties or guarantees.

Question 8

Vera sells her alluvial acres to Walt.The title is transferred by deed.Vera is​
A)the grantee.
B)the grantor.
C)the adverse possessor.
D)the licensor.

Accepted Answer

The grantor is the one who transfers ownership of the property to the new owner, in this case, Vera is transferring ownership to Walt. Therefore, Vera is the grantor.

Question 9

Metro City exercises its power of eminent domain to acquire land for a public project,including part of a public transit rail system and a traffic bypass.Metro City relocates more than 10,000 residents from the land and destroys their homes to begin the project.Nathan's Deli is adjacent to the project.Nathan's loses most of its business when the residents are moved.Nathan's files a suit against Metro City,alleging that its acquisition of the land resulted in a taking of the deli's property interest,entitling it to compensation.What is a taking? What might Nathan's claim is its "property interest" to support this allegation? What is the court likely to rule? Why?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Metro City exercises its power of eminent...

Question 10

Dan wants to transfer the ownership of his warehouse to Eve by deed.To do so requires​
A)Eve's signature only.
B)Dan's signature only.
C)Dan and Eve's signatures.
D)a judge's signature.

Accepted Answer

To transfer ownership of real property by deed, the grantor (Dan) must sign the deed. The grantee's (Eve's) signature is not required for the transfer to be valid.

Question 11

Rick owns a field behind Sierra's house and property.The only access to the field is Sierra's driveway,which Rick uses to get to his field.If he sells the field,can the buyer use the right-of-way across Sierra's property?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rick owns a field behind Sierra's house...

Question 12

Investment Properties Inc.conveys an office building to Jim with a deed that makes the greatest number of warranties and provides the most extensive protection against defects of title.This deed is​
A)a grant deed.
B)a quitclaim deed.
C)a special warranty deed.
D)a warranty deed.

Accepted Answer

A warranty deed provides the most extensive protection against defects of title and includes the greatest number of warranties.

Quiz 26: Real Property and Land-Use Control

To obtain a zoning variance,Business Properties Corporation must demonstrate to Center City Zoning Board that the variance will not​

Riley conveys three acres of wetlands to Sharon with a deed that warrants only that he held good title during his ownership of the property.This is​

To obtain a zoning variance in a hardship situation,Land Developers,Inc. ,must show Metro Zoning Board that​

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​

County Zoning Commission demands that Development,Inc. ,a private builder,allocate space for parking and take other steps to accommodate traffic before beginning construction of a shopping mall.This is​

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​

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 is​

Vera sells her alluvial acres to Walt.The title is transferred by deed.Vera is​

Dan wants to transfer the ownership of his warehouse to Eve by deed.To do so requires​

Rick owns a field behind Sierra's house and property.The only access to the field is Sierra's driveway,which Rick uses to get to his field.If he sells the field,can the buyer use the right-of-way across Sierra's property?​

Investment Properties Inc.conveys an office building to Jim with a deed that makes the greatest number of warranties and provides the most extensive protection against defects of title.This deed is​

To obtain a zoning variance,Business Properties Corporation must demonstrate to Center City Zoning Board that the variance will not

Riley conveys three acres of wetlands to Sharon with a deed that warrants only that he held good title during his ownership of the property.This is

To obtain a zoning variance in a hardship situation,Land Developers,Inc. ,must show Metro Zoning Board that

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

County Zoning Commission demands that Development,Inc. ,a private builder,allocate space for parking and take other steps to accommodate traffic before beginning construction of a shopping mall.This is

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

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 is

Vera sells her alluvial acres to Walt.The title is transferred by deed.Vera is

Dan wants to transfer the ownership of his warehouse to Eve by deed.To do so requires

Rick owns a field behind Sierra's house and property.The only access to the field is Sierra's driveway,which Rick uses to get to his field.If he sells the field,can the buyer use the right-of-way across Sierra's property?

Investment Properties Inc.conveys an office building to Jim with a deed that makes the greatest number of warranties and provides the most extensive protection against defects of title.This deed is