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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rights?

  • They are revocable at the discretion of government officials. (correct)
  • They cannot be nullified by other citizens or by government.
  • They are enduring, lasting beyond the memory of owners.
  • They are derived from the Constitution.
  • While both personal and property rights are protected, what distinguishes property rights from personal rights?

  • Property rights involve exclusive possession and enjoyment of the use or benefit of a resource. (correct)
  • Property rights are more important than personal rights.
  • Property rights are guaranteed only to citizens, whereas personal rights are guaranteed to all.
  • Property rights are primarily derived from local ordinances, while personal rights are derived from the Constitution.
  • What does the term "real property" encompass?

  • Land, its improvements, air rights, subsurface rights, and water rights. (correct)
  • All tangible and intangible property.
  • Only land and its permanently affixed structures.
  • Anything that is not personal property.
  • Which of the following best represents an example of personal property?

    <p>A collection of rare books. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary rule used to determine if an item is a fixture?

    <p>The intention of the parties involved. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would NOT be considered a fixture, according to the information presented?

    <p>A portable television. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between personal property and fixtures?

    <p>Fixtures are considered real property, while personal property is not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal concept is illustrated by the MetLife Building in New York City?

    <p>Real property ownership includes ownership of the air space above the land. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a cooperative that distinguishes it from traditional ownership?

    <p>Each owner holds shares and a proprietary lease. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between dower/curtesy and elective share?

    <p>Dower/curtesy only applies to real property, while elective share includes both real and personal property. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with dower?

    <p>A surviving spouse may receive a disproportionate share of the deceased spouse's assets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of community property?

    <p>It is based on a legal presumption that all property jointly acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered to be community property?

    <p>An inheritance received by one spouse during the marriage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which states is community property most commonly recognized?

    <p>States with a strong history of Spanish influence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of community property over elective share?

    <p>Community property provides a more equitable distribution of assets acquired during the marriage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential drawback of community property?

    <p>It may limit the ability of one spouse to make independent financial decisions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical example of a deed restriction found in a subdivision?

    <p>Maximum number of occupants allowed per unit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a common reason why a court might be reluctant to enforce a restrictive covenant?

    <p>The covenant is outdated and no longer relevant to the neighborhood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'parties at interest' when it comes to enforcing restrictive covenants?

    <p>Individuals who have a legal right to enforce the covenant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lien is associated with a property tax bill?

    <p>Specific Lien (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a general lien and a specific lien?

    <p>General liens apply to all of a debtor's property, while specific liens apply only to a specific piece of property. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of direct co-ownership of real estate?

    <p>Partnership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does indirect co-ownership differ from direct co-ownership of real estate?

    <p>Indirect co-ownership involves an entity holding title to the property, while direct co-ownership involves multiple individuals holding title. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of a restrictive covenant that would likely be found in a deed conveying a single parcel of land?

    <p>Prohibition on home-based businesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the right to use land for a specific and limited purpose called?

    <p>Easement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an affirmative easement appurtenant?

    <p>A driveway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes an easement in gross?

    <p>It is a right to use land unrelated to another parcel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between an easement and a license?

    <p>A license grants a right, while an easement grants permission. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an easement appurtenant?

    <p>It is transferable separately from land title or ownership. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an easement that allows all rights to be conveyed, even extending access to others?

    <p>Exclusive easement in gross (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios is NOT an example of an easement in gross?

    <p>A homeowner has a right to use the driveway on the neighboring property. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states does NOT have community property laws?

    <p>Florida (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an easement be terminated?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary issue related to the ownership of oil and gas?

    <p>The right to extract the oil and gas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of ownership is considered a questionable financial investment?

    <p>Timeshare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two primary rights within the bundle of rights? (Select two)

    <p>Disposition (B), Exclusive possession (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of non-possessory interest? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Leases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal system tends to apply to Community Property laws?

    <p>Spanish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical spousal share in Elective Share laws?

    <p>One-third (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common example of a floating time interval? (Select all that apply)

    <p>The ability to use the timeshare within a 3-month period. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forms of co-ownership allows for the creation of different size shares?

    <p>Tenancy in common (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of co-ownership is best suited for owning a business?

    <p>Tenancy in common (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of co-ownership involves a 'right of survivorship'?

    <p>Joint tenancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem with tenancy by the entirety involving minor children?

    <p>It restricts the rights of the wife in the property. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of co-ownership involves a combination of single ownership and tenancy in common?

    <p>Condominium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with buying a condo?

    <p>The potential for conflicts with the condo association over rules and regulations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why someone might choose to live in a condo?

    <p>The ability to have complete control over exterior design and landscaping. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible disadvantage of living in a condominium?

    <p>The potential for high HOA fees and regulations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Property Rights

    Claims individuals have regarding ownership and use of property.

    Personal Rights

    Freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, protecting individual liberties.

    Real Property

    Rights in land and permanent structures, including surface, air, and subsurface.

    Personal Property

    All property that is not real property, such as goods and intellectual property.

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    Fixtures

    Real property that used to be personal property, now attached to land.

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    Intent of Parties

    The parties' purpose behind the arrangement, crucial in determining fixtures.

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    Bundle of Rights

    The collection of rights that comes with property ownership, including using and selling.

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    Dimensions of Real Property

    Real property rights exist in three dimensions: surface, air, and subsurface.

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    Model Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

    Legislation establishing rights for landlords and tenants in Florida.

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    Easement

    The right to use land for a specific and limited purpose.

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    Easement Appurtenant

    Right of a dominant parcel to use a servient parcel.

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    Affirmative Easement

    Allows the holder to do something on a servient parcel.

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    Negative Easement

    Prevents the servient owner from doing something that affects the dominant parcel.

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    Easement in Gross

    Right to use land unrelated to any other parcel, often commercial.

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    Exclusive Easement in Gross

    Conveys all rights of the easement, allowing access to others.

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    License

    Permission to use land, revocable and terminates with certain events.

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    Tenancy in Common

    A form of co-ownership where multiple owners can hold different share sizes and sell their interest independently.

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    Joint Tenancy

    Co-ownership where the last surviving owner inherits the entire property, featuring a right of survivorship.

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    Tenancy by the Entirety

    A joint tenancy specifically for married couples, protecting both spouses against individual liens.

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    Condominium

    Ownership model combining individual property ownership with shared ownership in common areas, defined by bylaws.

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    Rights of Condominium Owners

    Owners have specific rights and obligations, including sharing costs and adhering to bylaws.

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    Risks of Owning a Condo

    Potential issues include noise, privacy concerns, and restrictive rules from the management.

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    Right of Survivorship

    A feature of joint tenancy allowing the surviving co-owner to inherit the entire property automatically.

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    Condominium Management Quality

    The effectiveness of management can greatly affect the living experience and property value.

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    Restrictive Covenants

    Covenants that impose restrictions on land use, established during land conveyance.

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    Methods of Creation

    Restrictions can be created through individual deeds or recorded for subdivisions.

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    Enforcement of Covenants

    Covenants can be enforced by court injunction, typically by parties with interest.

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    General Liens

    Liens arising from events unrelated to specific property, like tax liens.

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    Specific Liens

    Liens stemming from the ownership or use of a specific property, like a mortgage.

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    Direct Co-Ownership

    Ownership of property shared among multiple individuals, with rights of exclusive possession.

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    Indirect Co-Ownership

    Ownership managed through an entity where individual interests are undivided.

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    Condo Documents

    Documents to examine include declarations, bylaws, and budgets.

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    Cooperative Ownership

    A corporation owns property; owners hold shares and leases without term or rent.

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    Dower and Curtesy

    Automatic property rights for surviving spouses; one-third life estate.

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    Elective Share

    Surviving spouse can claim up to one-third of decedent's assets by election.

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    Community Property

    Marital property acquired during marriage; each spouse owns half.

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    Proprietary Lease

    Lease held by cooperative members in shared ownership structure.

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    Automatic Ownership from Marriage

    Legal provisions granting spouses rights to each other’s properties post-death.

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    Life Estate Unmarketable

    Dower rights make a deceased spouse's property hard to sell.

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    Timeshare Ownership

    A type of property ownership that allows multiple owners the right to use a property for specific time intervals.

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    Rights to Water

    Legal questions regarding ownership and use of land under or near bodies of water and groundwater.

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    Mineral Rights

    A property interest that allows the owner to extract minerals from the land, sometimes implying ownership above the minerals.

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    Law of Capture

    Legal principle stating that oil or gas is not owned until extracted, often associated with ownership states.

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    Fixtures Problem

    The issue concerning whether an item is considered a fixture (real property) or personal property based on the intent of the parties.

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    Study Notes

    • Real Property Bundle of Rights: Questions include defining rights, property rights, real property, personal property, and ambiguous cases.

    What Are Rights?

    • Governmental Enforcement: Rights are claims enforced by the government, stemming from the constitution, and distinct from arbitrary power.
    • Non-revocable (but modifiable): Rights are not revocable but can be reduced for public health, safety, and welfare.
    • Enduring: Rights are not limited by owners' or government's terms.

    Personal Rights vs. Property Rights

    • Personal Rights: Basic freedoms guaranteed by the constitution, and interpreted by the supreme court.
    • Property Rights: Exclusive possession; use and deriving benefit (rent, harvest); and freedom of disposal (within legal safety limits).

    Real vs. Personal Property

    • Real Property: Rights in land and permanent structures (surface, air [up to legal limits], subsurface [minerals, oil, gas, water]).
    • Personal Property: All other property, including personal and household goods, intellectual property (like music)

    Rights in Our Society

    • This section illustrates a visual representation of various personal and property rights.

    Real Property: Rights in Three Dimensions

    • A diagram illustrates the concept of property rights extending in three dimensions (airspace, surface, subsurface).

    Fixtures

    • Definition: Real property formerly considered personal property.
    • Identification Rules: Factors like attachment, adaptation (custom features), and the parties' intentions determine if something is a fixture.
    • Specific Examples: Custom features (screens, windows, pews, designed furniture) can convert personal to real property.
    • Intentions: The parties' intention plays a significant role—customary practices and relative roles (tenant, homeowner) impact classification.

    Which Are Fixtures?

    • This section includes visual examples to apply the fixture concepts.

    Importance of Fixtures

    • Automatic Transfer: Fixtures automatically transfer ownership with the property.
    • Identification Crucial: Accurate identification of potential fixtures is essential.
    • Explicit Statement Needed: Fixtures' inclusion or exclusion should be explicitly stated in transactions.

    Real Property Interests

    • Interest: Any rights bundle in real property.
    • Estate: Includes possession rights.
    • Non-possessory Interests: Examples include easements, restrictive covenants, and liens.

    Estates

    • Different types of ownership, including their inheritance and duration characteristics, like fee simple absolute, fee simple conditional, life estate, legal life estate, and different leasehold estates.

    Estates of Indefinite Length

    • Types of ownership (fee simple absolute, fee conditional, life, legal) are defined, with emphasis on how they're defined and their importance in real ownership concerns.
    • Emphasis is on how homestead rules differ in states and impact the survivorship of the property's right.

    Modern Leasehold Interests

    • Characteristics and types of leasehold arrangements, including tenancy for years, periodic tenancy, and laws governing terminations.
    • Provides context and relevance for contemporary housing circumstances.

    Model Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

    • This act aims for fairness between landlords and tenants.

    Nonpossessory Interests in Land

    • Overview of easements, liens, and restrictive covenants.

    Easements

    • Definition: The right to use land for a specific purpose.
    • Appurtenant: Rights tied to adjoining properties (affirmative examples: access, utilities; negative: light, air).
    • In Gross: Rights not tied to a particular parcel (commercial easements, e.g., utility lines, easements for billboard placement).

    More Easement Concepts

    • Exclusive/Nonexclusive: Whether access can be shared; the distinction is important for property rights.
    • License: Similar to easement but is revocable.

    How Many Easements in This Scene?

    • Illustrates an example map of property rights and easements.

    Rights Included in Various Real Property Interests

    • A table summarizes which rights apply to different property interests (freehold, leasehold, easement).

    Restrictive Covenants (Deed Restrictions)

    • Definition: Covenants restricting land use in deeds.
    • Creation: Can be in a deed conveying the land, or by restrictions in the subdivision.
    • Enforcement: Methods enforced by courts, owners, or others (with potential difficulties in enforcement due to abandonment or changing circumstances).

    Restrictive Covenants: Enforcement

    • Methods: Injunctions and other legal means of enforcement.
    • Parties Involved: The grantor, successors, etc.
    • Enforcement Challenges: Abandonment, changes in neighborhood or policy, potentially impacting the conditions enforced.

    Liens

    • Definition: An interest in property as security for an obligation, usually a debt in a transaction that didn't involve ownership.
    • General vs. Specific: Liens (like tax liens) or (like mortgages).
    • Examples: Specific liens like mortgages, mechanics', property tax, and assessment liens.

    Three Levels of Liens on a Personal Residence

    • Illustration of the prioritized order of liens.

    Forms of Co-Ownership

    • Direct: Common forms include tenancy in common, joint tenancy (with survivorship), and tenancy by the entirety. Direct ownership is usually preferred in most housing concerns.
    • Indirect: Ownership is through an entity (co-op, corporation) which holds the property.

    Forms of Direct Co-Ownership

    • Descriptions of characteristics and different scenarios to understand the various ownership rights and how the ownership structures work.

    Forms of Direct Co-Ownership (2)

    • Detailed explanation regarding ownership forms with inheritance implications.

    Direct Co-Ownership: Condominiums

    • Characteristics and types of co-owned housing, which combines elements of single ownership and common ownership.

    Why Would You Want a Condo?

    • Positives of condo ownership, like price, amenities, security, and maintenance.

    What Special Risks Do You Buy Into?

    • Potential risks associated with condo living (e.g., design, rules, management, reputation).

    Condo Documents You Want to Examine

    • Important documents for evaluating condo living.

    Cooperative

    • Detailed descriptions and characteristics of cooperative ownership.

    Automatic Ownership from Marriage: Early Forms

    • Characteristics of dower and curtesy (historical forms of automatic property transmission in marriages).

    Automatic Ownership from Marriage: Modern Forms

    • Explanations regarding elective share as a modern substitute for the dower system.
    • Explanations regarding community property as another model that works differently.

    Automatic Ownership from Marriage: Modern Forms (2)

    • Detailed information on community property- another way property is managed between spouses in various situations.

    Exhibit 2-10 Two Main Forms of Marital Property Rights

    • A table comparing elective share and community property systems' characteristics in various states.

    Timeshare

    • Characteristics and potential concerns of timeshare ownership.

    Issues in Rights to Water

    • Overview of questions about water rights and property ownership.

    Rights to Oil, Gas, and Minerals

    • Overview of ownership of substances— oil, gas and minerals— that are in the ground and their management between parties.

    Summing Up

    • Review of the concepts of real and personal property, the bundle of rights, and the various ownership structures.

    More Summing Up

    • Review of various concepts; different types of co-ownership, and concepts of how property interests are passed between married partners.

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