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What is the highest form of estate that provides maximum rights with minimum limitations?
What is the highest form of estate that provides maximum rights with minimum limitations?
Which of the following types of rights are associated with shoreline properties?
Which of the following types of rights are associated with shoreline properties?
In Joint Tenancy, which of the following is NOT one of the Four Unities required for its creation?
In Joint Tenancy, which of the following is NOT one of the Four Unities required for its creation?
What happens to the interest of a deceased joint tenant in a Joint Tenancy?
What happens to the interest of a deceased joint tenant in a Joint Tenancy?
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Under which type of ownership do all owners hold undivided possession of property without the other unities?
Under which type of ownership do all owners hold undivided possession of property without the other unities?
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What happens to the interest of a Tenant-in-Common after their death?
What happens to the interest of a Tenant-in-Common after their death?
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Which type of ownership involves no individual unit ownership and consists solely of common elements?
Which type of ownership involves no individual unit ownership and consists solely of common elements?
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In what type of co-operative do members own shares and receive a share certificate for a unit?
In what type of co-operative do members own shares and receive a share certificate for a unit?
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What is a defining feature of a Land Lease?
What is a defining feature of a Land Lease?
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Which statement is true regarding Fractional Ownership?
Which statement is true regarding Fractional Ownership?
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Study Notes
Types of Estates
- An estate represents an interest in land encompassing rights of ownership and tenancy.
- Fee Simple Estate (Freehold): Highest form of estate, offering absolute rights with minimal limitations. Includes rights to use, sell, enter, possess, lease, or transfer.
- Leasehold Estate: Derives from a larger estate, smaller in scope, and limited to a specific time period. The landlord (lessor) grants rights to the tenant (lessee).
Other Interests in Property
- Air Rights: Fractional interest allowing use of space above the land, often for construction projects.
- Surface Rights: Ground-level rights to utilize the land's physical surface.
- Riparian Rights: Associated with properties adjacent to water bodies, allowing usage for irrigation, navigation, drainage, and flood prevention.
- Mineral Rights: Rights for exploration and extraction of minerals below the land's surface, which can be sold or reserved.
Concurrent Ownership
- Involves simultaneous property ownership by multiple individuals, categorized into:
- Joint Tenancy: Requires Four Unities: Time (simultaneous acquisition), Title (same documents of ownership), Interest (equal and identical interests), Possession (undivided possession).
- Tenancy-in-Common: Single unity of possession; interests can vary, and there is no right of survivorship.
Alternate Ownership Methods
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Condominium: Fee simple ownership of individual units paired with tenancy-in-common for shared resources (e.g., hallways).
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Common Element Condominium (CEC): Composed solely of shared elements (roads, parking) with no individual units.
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Co-operatives: Joint ownership via a corporation, with members leasing specific units.
- Equity Co-operative: Members are shareholders and receive share certificates for units.
- Non-profit Co-operative: Without share capital; members have occupancy agreements, often managed by governments.
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Fractional Ownership: Allows partial ownership with a shared interest; treated as Tenants-in-Common based on fraction owned.
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Co-ownership: Alternative to Tenancy-in-Common where multiple individuals own proportions as indicated in the deed.
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Land Lease: Agreement permitting use of land for 20-99 years, enabling home ownership without land purchase costs.
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Life Lease: Tenant holds leasehold interest for life, responsible for monthly maintenance fees.
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Explore the various types of estates in real estate, including Fee Simple and Leasehold Estates. This quiz delves into the rights and limitations associated with each estate type. Test your knowledge of land ownership and tenancy concepts.
