Question 1

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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RHC has a limited right to use the property for ten years, similar to a leasehold estate. The fact that RHC cannot extract the coal under the land further supports this classification. It is not a fee simple absolute because RHC does not have full ownership of the property, and it is not a life estate because there are no stated limitations based on the life of an individual. It is also not an easement, as an easement typically involves a specific right of access rather than a broader right to use the property.

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

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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Only Egor has the right to possess the land. Fig, Gabe, and Huck have only specific rights to use the land (easement, profit, and license, respectively) but do not have the right to possess it.

Question 4

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, as she only has the right to use the property and extract silver from the mine for the duration of her life. She also has the right to lease the land, but only for the period of her life. A fee simple absolute would give Patsy full ownership of the land, without any limitations or conditions. A leasehold estate would be if Patsy only had the right to possess and use the property for a limited period of time, with ownership returning to the original owner at the end of the lease. The power of eminent domain is a legal right for the government to take private property for public use, with fair compensation given to the owner.

Question 5

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

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Rafe's lease with Suki is for a fixed term of one year, or "years" in legal terms. This type of tenancy is also known as a tenancy for years or a leasehold estate, and it has a definite start and end date. Therefore, Rafe cannot be evicted during the term of the lease, and he has the right to sublet the apartment with Suki's permission.

Question 6

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 only warrants that the grantor held good title during their ownership of the property, and not prior to that time.

Question 7

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 with a specific start and end date. In this scenario, Jamal signed a lease with Kelvin to occupy the house on Leech Lake for the summer, which indicates a specific lease term. Therefore, Jamal's tenancy is a fixed-term tenancy.

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

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, as well as the right to commit waste, which are characteristics of a fee simple absolute ownership interest. A leasehold estate would involve Orin leasing the property to someone else and retaining a reversionary interest, while a life estate would involve Orin only having ownership rights for the duration of their life. The power of eminent domain is a government's right to take private property for public use, which Orin does not have.

Question 10

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 11

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, such as Moby, has exclusive possession of the property, meaning they have the right to occupy and use it as if it is their own. A licensee, such as Ollie, has permission to enter and use the property but does not have exclusive possession.

Question 12

Fact Pattern 36-1 
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 36-1.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 portion of her land to Reggie with the right to possess and use the property for a certain period of time. This type of arrangement is known as a leasehold estate, as Reggie's interest is limited to a specified period of time. It is not a fee simple absolute, as Nika has retained some ownership rights. It is also not a life estate, as Reggie's interest is not tied to her lifetime. It is not an easement, as Reggie's interest involves possession and use of the property, not just a right to use it.

Question 13

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 use the land in an open, hostile, and adverse manner, meaning that they are using it without permission or consent from the owner. Additionally, they must do so continuously and peacefully for a specified period of time, typically ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the state's laws. The owner's knowledge or permission is not a factor in adverse possession.

Question 14

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

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Since Gina is given the right to use the land temporarily for camping, it is a license. A license is a personal right that can be revoked by the owner at any time. A leasehold estate typically involves a longer-term use of the property and comes with more legal protections for the tenant. An easement is a right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, such as accessing a nearby road. A profit is a right to take something off of someone else's property, such as minerals or crops.

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 to drive trucks across Staple Business, Inc.'s property is an easement. An easement is a non-possessory right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose. In this case, Region Construction Company has the right to use Staple Business, Inc.'s property for the limited purpose of driving its trucks across the property to access its office.

Question 16

Fact Pattern 36-1 
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 36-1.Nika deeds some of her land to Polly.The deed states,"To Polly,for life,then to Quay." Nika has given Polly

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Nika has given Polly a life estate, which means Polly has the right to possess and use the property during her lifetime, but the ownership will transfer to Quay after Polly's death. Nika's ownership rights are limited while Polly owns the life estate.

Question 17

Fact Pattern 36-1 
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 36-1.Nika's ownership interest is

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Nika's ownership rights include the right to sell or give away the property without restriction and the right to commit waste, which are hallmarks of a fee simple absolute, the highest level of ownership interest in real property. This means she has complete and unrestricted ownership of the land.

Question 18

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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Tyro's right to cross Ula's land to access a road is tied to his ownership of adjacent property, making it an easement appurtenant. An easement in gross would not be attached to Tyro's ownership of any property, and a profit appurtenant and profit in gross are different types of rights related to the use of another person's property for commercial gain.

Question 19

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 property for a specific purpose. In this case, Utility Power Company has the right to use Velma's land for their power lines, which is an example of an easement. A license is a temporary permission to use someone's property, a profit is a right to use someone's property for profit, and a tenancy at sufferance is a type of leasehold estate where the tenant remains on the property after the lease has expired. None of these options accurately describe the situation described in the question.

Question 20

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 Consumer Shops signs a lease, they acquire only temporary possession of the premises. They do not own the property and their possession is subject to the terms of the lease agreement with the landlord. This is different from a purchaser of real property who would acquire ownership and title to the property.

Quiz 36: Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

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