Question 1

There are no exceptions to zoning laws.

Accepted Answer

There are some exceptions to zoning laws, such as granting variances or exemptions in certain circumstances.

Question 2

The implied warranty of habitability does not apply to substantial physical defects that a landlord knows about.

Accepted Answer

The implied warranty of habitability does apply even if the landlord knows about substantial physical defects in the property. The landlord is still responsible for ensuring that the property is fit for human habitation.

Question 3

A tenant is not responsible for any damage to leased premises.

Accepted Answer

A tenant is responsible for any damage caused by their own negligence or misuse of the leased premises. They are also responsible for any damage caused by their guests or pets. However, landlords are responsible for repairing any damages that result from normal wear and tear, natural disasters, or the landlord's own negligence.

Question 4

Generally,contract doctrines apply to a landlord-tenant relationship.

Accepted Answer

Contract doctrines such as offer and acceptance, consideration, and mutual agreement are applicable to the formation and enforcement of a lease agreement between a landlord and tenant.

Question 5

When a landlord sells leased premises to a third party,any existing leases terminate.

Accepted Answer

Existing leases typically do not terminate when a landlord sells the property; the new owner assumes the role of the landlord and the lease continues under the same terms.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The possession of land without right is not a tenancy at will, but is considered trespassing or unlawful entry.

Question 7

Chita owns the land on which Downwind Farm is situated,plus the farmhouse,barn,and other structures permanently attached to the land.Chita's brother Elvin owns everything else on the farm-implements,seed,and so on.The real property is owned by
A)Chita and Elvin.
B)Chita only.
C)Downwind Farm.
D)Elvin only.

Accepted Answer

Chita owns the land and the permanently attached structures, which are considered real property. Elvin owns the moveable property such as the implements and seed, which are considered personal property. Therefore, Chita is the sole owner of the real property at Downwind Farm.

Question 8

Bakri owns a house.In the house,on a tile floor is a throw rug.Most likely to meet the definition of a fixture is
A)the house.
B)the throw rug.
C)the tile floor.
D)none of these choices.

Accepted Answer

A fixture is defined as an item that is attached or affixed to the real property and is considered a permanent part of it. The tile floor fits this definition as it is permanently attached to the structure of the house. The throw rug is not permanently attached and can be easily removed, so it is not a fixture. The house itself is not an item within the property, but rather the property as a whole, so it is also not a fixture.

Question 9

Lucky owns Mud Flats Ranch,which is situated on certain Nevada acreage.The exterior boundaries of the land extend
A)100 feet into the earth and 100 feet into the atmosphere.
B)one mile into the earth and one mile into the atmosphere.
C)to infinity and beyond.
D)to the center of the earth and up to the farthest reaches of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

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

In the absence of any specifications in the contract, the sale would include all the fixtures on the land, including the trees and crops growing on it. Since Luke's farm has trees serving as windbreaks along with corn crops, the sale of the farm to Nina would include both the crops and the trees.

Question 11

Zoning laws encourage sustainable and organized development.

Accepted Answer

Zoning laws regulate the use of land, building size, and placement of structures in a particular area. By doing so, they prevent random and unsustainable development, promoting organized and sustainable growth. They also ensure that development occurs in a safe and compatible manner, protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Question 12

Under the covenant of quiet enjoyment,a landlord promises that a tenant will not be disturbed in the possession of the premises.

Accepted Answer

The covenant of quiet enjoyment is a promise made by a landlord to a tenant that they will not disturb the tenant's possession and enjoyment of the rented premises. This includes not interfering with the tenant's right to use the property, not allowing others to disturb the tenant's peaceful possession, and not failing to address issues that disrupt the tenant's quiet enjoyment.

Question 13

A tenant has a duty to maintain in a reasonably safe condition those areas under his or her control.

Accepted Answer

This is a basic principle of landlord-tenant law. Tenants are responsible for maintaining the areas they control, such as their individual living space, to a reasonably safe condition.

Question 14

Constructive eviction occurs when a tenant moves off the premises in retaliation against the landlord.

Accepted Answer

Constructive eviction occurs when the landlord's actions make the premises uninhabitable or unbearable for the tenant, causing them to move out. It is not a retaliation by the tenant against the landlord.

Question 15

A landlord is usually required to give some period of notice to terminate a periodic tenancy.

Accepted Answer

This is generally true. The required notice period may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific terms of the tenancy agreement. However, landlords typically cannot terminate a periodic tenancy without providing some advance notice to the tenant.

Question 16

Land assigned by zoning laws for business activities is designated as being for commercial use.

Accepted Answer

Land designated for business activities is indeed called commercial land and is zoned for commercial use.

Question 17

A tenant is not responsible for the ordinary wear and tear of leased premises.

Accepted Answer

This is a standard provision in most lease agreements. Wear and tear is expected and is the responsibility of the landlord to repair or replace as needed.

Question 18

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 19

A lease is enforceable even if the premises are intended to be used for an illegal purpose.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A fixed-term tenancy terminates automatically when its terms ends.

Accepted Answer

A fixed-term tenancy is a lease agreement that has a specific start and end date. Once the end date is reached, the tenancy terminates automatically, and the tenant is expected to vacate the property. No notice is required to end the tenancy, as the end date was agreed upon from the beginning.

Quiz 22: Real Property and Land-Use Control