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Which of these is NOT considered real property?
Which of these is NOT considered real property?
- A fence attached to the ground
- Your favorite coffee mug (correct)
- A house
- A tree growing in your backyard
What's an appurtenance?
What's an appurtenance?
- A legal document for property ownership
- A type of personal property
- Something that belongs to and goes with the land (correct)
- A fancy word for a house
In a riparian water rights system, the first person to use the water has the strongest claim to it.
In a riparian water rights system, the first person to use the water has the strongest claim to it.
True (A)
A built-in bookshelf is considered a ________.
A built-in bookshelf is considered a ________.
What is special about trade fixtures?
What is special about trade fixtures?
Match the appurtenant right to its description:
Match the appurtenant right to its description:
Which of these is considered a natural attachment to real property?
Which of these is considered a natural attachment to real property?
When determining if something is a fixture, which of these is NOT typically considered?
When determining if something is a fixture, which of these is NOT typically considered?
Match the land description method to its example:
Match the land description method to its example:
If you could have any appurtenant right to your dream property, what would it be and why?
If you could have any appurtenant right to your dream property, what would it be and why?
Flashcards
Real Property
Real Property
Land and everything permanently attached to it, including structures, trees, and fixtures.
Appurtenance
Appurtenance
A right or interest that belongs to and goes with the land, such as an easement or mineral rights.
Easement
Easement
The right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, like accessing a property.
Air Rights
Air Rights
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Mineral Rights
Mineral Rights
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Water Rights
Water Rights
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Support Rights
Support Rights
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Fixture
Fixture
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Trade Fixture
Trade Fixture
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Metes and Bounds Description
Metes and Bounds Description
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Study Notes
Real Property Pop Quiz - Study Notes
- Real Property vs. Personal Property: A coffee mug is personal property; a house, tree, fence are real property.
Appurtenances
- Definition: Appurtenances are things that belong to and go with the land.
Appurtenant Rights and Descriptions
- Easement: The right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose (A).
- Air Rights: The right to use the space above your property (C).
- Mineral Rights: The right to extract valuable substances beneath the surface (B).
- Water Rights: The right to use water on or adjacent to your property (E).
- Support Rights: The right to have your land physically supported by adjacent land (D).
Riparian Water Rights
- First Use Claim (incorrect): In a riparian system, first use is not the strongest claim.
Natural Attachments
- Natural Attachments to Real Property: A tree is considered a natural attachment.
Fixtures
- Determining Fixtures – Not Considered: The color of an item is not a factor in determining if it's a fixture.
Trade Fixtures
- Trade Fixtures: Trade fixtures are typically removable personal property by a tenant at the end of a lease.
Land Description Methods and Examples
- Metes and Bounds: "Beginning at the old oak tree, then north 100 feet to the large rock..." (C)
- Government Survey System: "The Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 4 East" (A)
- Lot and Block: "Lot 7 of Block 3 in Sunnyside Subdivision" (B)
Bonus - Appurtenant Rights
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Description
Test your knowledge on real property and its appurtenances with this quiz. Explore essential concepts like easements, air rights, and fixtures to understand their legal implications. Perfect for students or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of property law.
