Question 1

Moby leases from National Theater Corporation a theater in which to stage a series of concerts.Ollie buys a ticket to the series.What distin?guishes Moby,a tenant,from Ollie,a licensee,is

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A tenant (Moby) has exclusivity of possession, meaning they have the right to possess and use the property to the exclusion of all others, including the landlord. A licensee (Ollie) has a more limited right to use the property and does not have exclusivity of possession.

Question 2

Mix-It Concrete Company has the right to enter Nim's land and remove the rock from Nim's quarry.This is

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Question 3

Rita believes that Shady Grove Apartments,Inc. ,her landlord,has vio?lated the law in a way that entitles her to withhold the rent.This remedy is gener?ally associated with

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Withholding rent is most commonly associated with a breach of the implied warranty of habitability, which requires landlords to provide safe and habitable living conditions for tenants. This can include ensuring working plumbing and electrical systems, providing heat and hot water, and addressing any pest infestations. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations, tenants may be entitled to withhold rent until the issues are resolved.

Question 4

Dora leases a house from Evan for a two-year term.To ensure the valid?ity of their lease,it should include

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A valid lease should always include a description of the premises being leased, such as the address or a clear description of the property. This description helps to avoid confusion or disputes about which property is being leased. The other options, such as specifying a due date for property taxes or requiring structural repairs from the tenant or liability insurance from the landlord, may be included in the lease but are not necessary for its validity.

Question 5

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

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In absence of any specification in the contract, the general rule is that the sale of a farm includes the land and all natural attachments including crops and trees. Therefore, the sale of Luke's farm to Nina would include both the crops and the trees unless specified otherwise in the contract.

Question 6

Xavier owns a duplex that he leases to Yves and Zeb.Xavier may sell

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As the owner of the duplex, Xavier has the right to sell it at any time. However, the new owner will become the landlord for Yves and Zeb, who will continue their lease until it expires or is terminated according to the terms of the lease agreement.

Question 7

Uberto and Vicki are married and own a mountain cabin in Wyoming in such a way that neither may transfer separately his or her interest during his or her lifetime.Uberto and Vicki own the lodge as

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Uberto and Vicki own their mountain cabin as tenants by the entirety, which is a form of ownership reserved for married couples. This form of ownership means that neither party can transfer or sell their interest in the property without the other's consent. Additionally, if one spouse were to pass away, their interest in the property would automatically transfer to the surviving spouse.

Question 8

Elsa,the owner of Fertile Farm,sells Gina a right to camp on Fertile land overnight.Gina's right is

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A license is a temporary, revocable permission to use someone else's property. In this case, Elsa is giving Gina permission to camp on her land for a specific period of time. This does not create a leasehold estate because there is no exclusive possession or right to control the property. It also does not create an easement because there is no permanent right to use the property. Finally, it does not create a profit because a profit refers to the right to take something from the property (e.g. timber, minerals), not the right to use it for a specific purpose.

Question 9

Fact Pattern 50-1A 
Nikita owns land in Ohio.Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,and the right to commit waste,if she chooses.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 50-1A.Nikita conveys some of her land to Reggie with the right to possess and use the property for a certain period of time.Nikita has given Reggie

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By conveying the land to Reggie for a certain period of time, Nikita has given him a leasehold estate, which is a type of ownership interest that grants the right to possess and use the property for a fixed period of time. This is different from a fee simple absolute, which is the unrestricted right to sell, give away, or use the property as one sees fit, and a life estate, which grants ownership only for the lifetime of the grantee. Nikita has not granted an easement, which is a right to use the property for a specific purpose (such as access to another property) rather than possession or ownership.

Question 10

Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land,which is next to Tyro's prop?erty,to reach an access road.Tyro's right is

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Tyro's right to use the land for a specific purpose (driving to access road) is an easement appurtenant that is attached to his adjacent property. It is not a right to use the land for personal purposes so it cannot be an easement in gross. A profit appurtenant is the right to take something from the land of another (such as crops), which is not the case here. A profit in gross is the right to take something from the land of another for personal purposes (such as hunting or fishing), which again is not the case here.

Question 11

Klondike and Leola own 10,000 shares of stock in My-T Gro Corporation.On the death of ether owner,that owner's interest in the stock passes to the surviving owner.This is

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This is a characteristic of joint tenancy, where the ownership passes to the surviving joint tenant upon the death of the other tenant.

Question 12

Buster conveys one square block in Center City "to Diana for life,then to Center City." For Diana,this creates

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The phrase "for life" indicates that Diana has a life estate in the property, meaning she has ownership and use of the property for the duration of her life. Once she passes away, ownership reverts back to Center City. This does not create a fee simple absolute, which would give Diana complete and indefinite ownership, nor a leasehold estate, which refers to a tenant's right to use the property. It also does not create an easement, which is a right of way or access to a property rather than ownership.

Question 13

Quito and Raul own a condo near San Francisco Bay as joint tenants.Raul sells his ownership rights in the condo to Timor.Quito and Timor own the condo as

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When Raul sells his ownership rights to Timor, the joint tenancy is terminated and the ownership of the condo becomes a tenancy in common between Quito and Timor, meaning they each own a separate and distinct share of the property with no right of survivorship. Community property ownership only applies to married couples in some states, and tenants at sufferance refers to a situation where a tenant remains in possession of a property without the landlord's permission after the lease has expired.

Question 14

LaDonna signs a one-year lease with Mae to occupy an apartment in Ames,Iowa,near the University of Iowa.LaDonna needs the apartment only for two semesters and may have to sublet it for the rest of the term.LaDonna's tenancy is

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LaDonna signed a one-year lease, indicating that she has a fixed-term tenancy for the duration of one year. Although she may sublet the apartment for the remaining time on her lease, she still has a fixed-term lease with Mae.

Question 15

Region Construction Company has a right to drive its trucks across Staple Business,Inc.'s property,which is adjacent to Region's office.This right is

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The right for Region Construction Company to drive its trucks across Staple Business, Inc.'s property is most likely an easement. An easement is a right to use another person's property for a specific purpose without owning or possessing it. It is a non-possessory interest in the land, which means that Region Construction Company can use the easement for specific purposes but cannot occupy or possess the land itself. A license, on the other hand, is a temporary right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, while a leasehold estate is a right to possess and use a property for a defined period of time. A profit, meanwhile, is a right to take something from someone else's property, such as timber or minerals.

Question 16

Cow Country Corporation (CCC)sells half of its land to the Double R Ranch.On the land is a reservoir.In the deed,CCC retains the right to remove a lim?ited amount of water per day from the res?ervoir.This right is

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Question 17

Fact Pattern 50-1A 
Nikita owns land in Ohio.Her ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,and the right to commit waste,if she chooses.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 50-1A.Nikita's ownership interest is

Accepted Answer

Nikita's ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction and the right to commit waste, which are characteristics of a fee simple absolute ownership interest.

Question 18

Hobby Farms,Inc. ,owns rural property that it leases to various tenants,including Ira.Ira's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to a Jason is

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Ira's transfer of his entire interest in the leased property to Jason is an assignment of the lease. An assignment occurs when a tenant transfers their entire leasehold interest to another person, who becomes responsible for fulfilling all of the tenant's obligations under the lease. This is different from a sublease, where the tenant only transfers part of their leasehold interest and retains some responsibility for fulfilling the obligations under the lease.

Question 19

Glen,the owner of Harvest Farm,and Ima,the tenant of the farmhouse on the property,may create a fixed-term tenancy by

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A fixed-term tenancy is created by an express contract between the landlord and the tenant. This contract outlines the specific start and end date of the tenancy, as well as any other terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties. Therefore, the most appropriate choice for creating a fixed-term tenancy is through an express contract.

Question 20

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

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Quiz 50: B: Real Property Landlord-Tenant Relationships