Question 1

The following statute has been passed in one of the fifty states:
Anyone openly and notoriously cohabitating in any premises with a person of the opposite sex other than his or her spouse shall be subject to conviction and punishment under the classification of Misdemeanor 1.
To whom does this statute apply? Discuss each of the following categories of people in light of the statute's probable intent.
a. Families with male and female children
b. A brother and sister sharing an apartment while attending college
c. A niece residing temporarily with an uncle
d. A woman living with her male companion

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Question 2

Trevor Hammell wishes to form a real estate syndication for the purpose of buying and developing a parcel of land located near the announced location of a multi-regional shopping mall. Trevor has in mind that he will sell limited partnership interests in the firm to people in Arizona (where the mall is located) and in several other nearby states. Trevor is curious about the nature and types of laws that will affect his proposed project. Provide him with a list of relevant laws.

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Question 3

A state has just passed a statute that eliminates the hearing required before a mortgage foreclosure sale. Are there any problems with such a statute?

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Question 4

Give three examples of private law.

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Question 5

Describe the relationship between the Code of Federal Regulations and the United States Code.

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Question 6

Kay Winans purchased a home in a subdivision being developed by Trammer Homes. When the subdivision was half‑constructed, Trammer Homes pulled out of the project and sold the remaining land to a townhome developer. Kay feels only single‑family homes should be built in her subdivision. What sources of law would help Kay resolve her questions?

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Question 7

Alice Barker's home on two acres of land is located in an area where the state has proposed construction of a freeway off-ramp. The state has offered Alice $200,000 for her property. Alice believes the market value is $375,000. Alice has the following questions she would like you to answer.
a. Can the state take her land?
b. Does she have a way to present what she believes the value to be?
c. Where can she find the law applicable to this proposed action by the state?

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Question 8

Describe how the U.S. Constitution applies to real estate transactions. How does it relate to other sources of law?

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Question 9

The Economic Development Corporation of Bramblewood has proposed giving tax breaks to the Bass Pro Shop in order to lure it, as it were, to Bramblewood for the construction of one of its largest stores. Beau Radley, a devoted fisherman, but low-tax advocate, objects to the tax break. Also, Beau notes, the area for the proposed facility has industrial, not commercial zoning. Provide a list of the areas of law Beau should check to determine authority and rights in this situation.

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Question 10

Classify the following laws according to their sources:
a. Internal Revenue Code
b. Judicial interpretation of rent statute
c. Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
d. Uniform Partnership Act
e. Broker licensing provisions

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Question 11

The collapse of the subprime mortgage market in 2008 involved issues of foreclosure, securities sales, bankruptcy, and eminent domain as cities sought to clean up areas affected with blight by excessive numbers of foreclosure. List the sources of law you can see that would be applied in dealing with all of these issues.

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Question 12

Columbia, South Carolina, is where Hootie (Darius Rucker) and his Blowfish got their start. In fact, they practiced in the storage sheds at Sumter Street Self-Storage in Columbia. Known as "The Sheds," the units have been home to music practice for two decades. However, since the 1994 climb to fame of Hootie, the storage area has become the home to almost 139 weekend and evening jammers and rehearsal sessions, much to the chagrin of the neighbors.
The neighbors began a campaign to shut down the music practice. Nuisance did not work because the bands had to stop playing at 10 p.m. The neighbors then turned to fire codes. That battle ended with the city concluding that the use of the sheds for practice violated city fire code. However, the ruling that the music stop was appealed and the music continued, with new fire extinguishers. Neighbors appealed and a court ruled that new wiring was required if the bands were to continue. The owner does not want to undertake the expense and a sign on the gate reads, "No band practice." What laws govern this situation?

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Question 13

Make a list of all those who might be occupying land and recommend whether they should have the right to bring a nuisance action.

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Quiz 1: Sources of Real Estate Law

A state has just passed a statute that eliminates the hearing required before a mortgage foreclosure sale. Are there any problems with such a statute?

Give three examples of private law.

Describe the relationship between the Code of Federal Regulations and the United States Code.

Describe how the U.S. Constitution applies to real estate transactions. How does it relate to other sources of law?

Classify the following laws according to their sources: a. Internal Revenue Code b. Judicial interpretation of rent statute c. Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act d. Uniform Partnership Act e. Broker licensing provisions

Make a list of all those who might be occupying land and recommend whether they should have the right to bring a nuisance action.