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 distinguishes Moby,a tenant,from Ollie,a licensee,is

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A tenant has exclusive possession of the leased property, meaning they have the right to exclude others, including the landlord, from entering and using the property during the lease term. In contrast, a licensee, such as someone who buys a ticket for a series of concerts, only has permission to use the property for a limited time and does not have exclusive possession or the right to exclude others.

Question 2

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

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An easement appurtenant is an easement that benefits the dominant tenement (Tyro's property) in its use of the servient tenement (Ula's land). In this case, Tyro has the right to drive across Ula's land to reach an access road, which benefits his property. Therefore, it is considered an easement appurtenant.

Question 3

With respect to Egor's land,Fig has an easement,Gabe has a profit,and Huck has a license.A right to possess the land is owned by

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Egor owns the land and therefore has the right to possess it. The other parties have only specific rights, such as an easement, a profit, or a license, which do not grant them full possession of the land.

Question 4

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, which indicates a fixed-term tenancy.

Question 5

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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An easement is a legal right to use another person's property for a specific purpose. In this scenario, Region Construction Company has the right to drive its trucks across Staple Business, Inc.'s property, which is an example of an easement. A leasehold estate is a type of property interest that involves exclusive possession and control of a property for a specific period of time. A license is a permission granted by the property owner to use their property for a specific purpose. A profit is a non-possessory interest in land that allows the holder to enter the land, take something from it, and leave. None of these property interests match the scenario described in the question.

Question 6

Patsy possesses twenty-four acres of remote,rugged land.Patsy has the right to use the property,including extracting silver from an existing mine,for life.Patsy also has the right to lease the land for a period not to exceed her life.Patsy's ownership interest is

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Patsy's ownership interest is a life estate, which means she only has the right to use and enjoy the property for the duration of her life. She does not have the power to sell or transfer ownership of the property, as that right will go to whoever is specified as the remaindermen in the deed.

Question 7

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 8

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 limited amount of water per day from the reservoir.This right is

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Question 9

Consumer Shops,Inc. ,signs a lease for a storefront owned by Downtown Building Company.Unlike a purchaser of real property,Consumer Shops

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When signing a lease, the tenant (such as Consumer Shops, Inc.) acquires only temporary possession of the premises, for the specified lease term. The landlord (such as Downtown Building Company) retains ownership and title of the property. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 10

To acquire the ownership of a mountain cabin by adverse possession,Cody must occupy the cabin exclusively,continuously,and peaceably for a specified period of time

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Adverse possession requires the occupant to possess the property in an open, hostile, and adverse manner. The requirement of exclusivity and continuity means that the possession must be uninterrupted and without the owner's permission or knowledge. The state's permission is not required for adverse possession.

Question 11

Orin owns Pilot's Landing Office Park.His ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction,as well as the right to commit waste,if she chooses.Orin's ownership interest is

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Orin'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. A leasehold estate would involve a lease agreement with limitations on the use of the property, a life estate involves ownership for the duration of a person's lifetime, and the power of eminent domain is a governmental right to take private property for public use.

Question 12

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 leasehold estate implies exclusive possession of the land, which is not the case for Gina's right to camp overnight. An easement is a right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, but camping overnight is not typically considered a specific purpose. A profit is a right to take something from the land, such as minerals or timber, which is also not the case for Gina's right to camp. A license is the best option, as it is a revocable right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, which in this case is camping overnight on Fertile Farm's land.

Question 13

Rural Holding Company (RHC)possesses farmland.RHC has the right to use the property,including harvesting the crops,for ten years.RHC does not have the right to extract the coal under the land.This is

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A leasehold estate is a right to use and possess property for a specified period of time without owning it outright. In this case, RHC has the right to use and harvest crops from the property for ten years, but they do not own the land outright. This situation fits the definition of a leasehold estate. A fee simple absolute is ownership of the property with no restrictions. A life estate is a right to use and possess property for the duration of the holder's life. An easement is a right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, such as a right-of-way to access a neighboring property.

Question 14

Fact Pattern 28-1 
Nika 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 28-1.Nika conveys some of her land to Reggie with the right to possess and use the property for a certain period of time.Nika has given Reggie

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Nika has conveyed a leasehold estate to Reggie, which gives him the right to possess and use the property for a specific period of time. This is not a fee simple absolute, as Reggie's rights are limited in time. It is also not a life estate, as Reggie's rights are not tied to his life, but rather to a certain period of time. An easement is a right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, which is not the case here.

Question 15

Utility Power Company has the right to run its power lines across Velma's land.This is

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An easement is a right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose. In this case, Utility Power Company has an easement to run its power lines across Velma's land.

Question 16

Opal conveys three acres of wetlands to Pristine Places,Inc. ,with a deed that warrants only that Opal held good title during her ownership of the property.This deed is

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A special warranty deed warrants only that the grantor held good title during their ownership of the property, and does not provide any warranty for previous owners or any future claims against the property. This is the type of deed that Opal conveys the wetlands with.

Question 17

Fact Pattern 28-1 
Nika 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 28-1.Nika's ownership interest is

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The fact pattern does not provide any information about Nika having a leasehold estate or a life estate, and there is no mention of an easement. Therefore, the best choice is A - a fee simple absolute.

Question 18

Jamal signs a lease with Kelvin to occupy a house on Leech Lake in Minnesota for the summer.Jamal's tenancy is

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A fixed-term tenancy is a lease agreement that has a specific start and end date, which means that Jamal's lease with Kelvin for the summer is a fixed-term tenancy. A periodic tenancy refers to a lease agreement that automatically renews after a specific period, such as monthly or yearly. A restrictive covenant is a clause in a property agreement that limits the owner's use of the property, and a tenancy at will is an agreement that allows either party to terminate the lease agreement at any time without giving a reason.

Question 19

Mineral Products Corporation,which owns no land,has a right to mine the copper from Natural Resource Company's land.Mineral's right is

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Question 20

Fact Pattern 28-1 
Nika 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 28-1.Nika deeds some of her land to Polly.The deed states,"To Polly,for life,then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

Accepted Answer

The deed has granted Polly a life estate, which means she has the right to possess and use the property during her lifetime, but does not have ownership in the property. After Polly's death, the property will pass to Quay.

Quiz 28: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law