Real Property Overview Quiz

What do land improvements include?

Which of the following best describes appurtenances?

What does the 'bundle of rights' associated with real property include?

What rights might a landowner retain when selling certain appurtenant rights?

What is included in the concept of real property beyond the land itself?

What is included in the definition of real property?

Which of the following is NOT an example of appurtenant rights?

What distinguishes fixtures from personal property?

Which method of land description is characterized by specific angles and distances?

What are natural attachments in real estate terminology?

What is a key factor in determining if an item is a fixture?

Which type of property is typically defined as movable?

In real estate, what could be an example of a man-made attachment?

Real Property Overview

Real property encompasses land, affixed items, and related rights (appurtenances)
It differs from personal property (movable items)
Appurtenances refer to the legal rights and privileges that accompany the ownership of a specific parcel of land, enhancing its value and utility.

Appurtenances

Air rights: Rights to the air space above the land
Water rights: Rights to use water resources
Mineral rights: Rights to solid minerals, oil, and gas
Support rights: Rights to prevent the land from being affected by neighboring land

Attachments

Natural attachments: Naturally occurring features (e.g., trees, water)
Man-made attachments (fixtures): Items attached to the property, which can be identified as either personal or real property depending on intention; factors include written agreement, method of attachment, adaptation, intention of the annexor, and party relationship
Distinguishing fixtures from personal property is crucial for property transactions

Land Description

Metes and bounds: System of land description using measurements
Government survey: System uses lot/section numbers and coordinates
Recorded map: Map of land subdivision
Other methods exist (e.g., plats, surveys)

Real Property Components

Land: Not just the surface, but everything above and below (airspace, subsurface, center of the earth)
Improvements: Enhancements to the land (e.g., buildings, roads)
Bundle of rights: rights of ownership

Test your knowledge on real property concepts including appurtenances, attachments, and land descriptions. This quiz covers key distinctions between real and personal property, as well as specific rights associated with land ownership. Perfect for anyone studying property law or real estate.