Property and Ownership Laws

When a person or entity uses the land of another for a specific purpose, it is known as a(n):

Which of the following is NOT considered realty?

Mr. Smith has died. By what rights does his wife lay claim to his property?

A person has been using another person’s land for 30 years without permission. They may have a legal claim to the land by which means of ownership?

A condominium is legally defined as:

A stream and large rock are referenced in a property description. Which type of land description would this be considered?

Rectangular survey is used in many states as a way to evenly divide property into 6 even square mile areas. What are these areas called?

Which of these would determine if there is encroachment on a property?

What is meant by riparian rights?

Which document outlines the environmental effects that are caused by new development?

Which deed is used to release rights to property in an effort to obtain clear title?

What is the term for restrictions, easements, or liens that give others rights to a property?

____ is the right to acquire ownership of private Real Estate for public use.

____ is the right of the government to acquire property when the owner dies intestate and has no heirs eligible to inherit the property.

Upon sale, the instrument that conveys ownership rights to personal property is a ____ and that dealing with real property is a ____.

As is the case with most homes, what is the term for pledging something as security for a loan without the necessity of giving it up?

What is a right to use another’s land called?

____ are annual crops planted on real property but are considered personal property.

What is the most desirable deed that provides the greatest amount of protection for the grantee?

An estate that is of indefinite duration is called a ____ estate.

Which of the following is not a type of real property?

What is the difference between real and personal property?

A seller who wants to take a certain fixture with them following the sale of their home should ____.

Which one of these is an example of a fixture?

Which of a these is an example of constructive annexation?

What is the highest possible ownership interest of real property?

Which of these is not a type of freehold estate?

When a life estate ends, the property automatically transfers to ____.

Which of the following describes an inheritable estate?

A landlord has ____ estate, and their tenant has ____ estate.

What is meant by voluntary alienation?

What five elements must be present for adverse possession?

Community property is ____.

Tenancy at will can be terminated ____.

In many states, a primary residence is protected from the claims of unsecured creditors, including those arising from a resident’s bankruptcy. The class of laws that provide these protections is known as ____.

An easement by prescription is most similar to which type of estate formation?

The legal instrument used to transfer title is ____.

When the government takes private property for public use and pays the owner compensation for the property, the government is exercising its right of ____.

Which of these is not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act?

Blockbusting is when ____.