Real Property Rights and Concepts
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What type of lien applies specifically to a certain property?

  • Voluntary Lien
  • General Lien
  • Specific Lien (correct)
  • Involuntary Lien
  • A Voluntary Lien is created without any action taken by the debtor.

    False

    What is a Mechanics Lien?

    A lien on behalf of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.

    An _______ Lien is imposed on an individual, such as taxes and judgment liens.

    <p>Involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Debit = Money owed Credit = Money received Escrow = Neutral third party Impounds = Money set aside for reoccurring costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act eliminated kickbacks and referral fees in settlement services?

    <p>RESPA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Actual Notice refers to information given to someone personally.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TILA stand for and what is its purpose?

    <p>Truth in Lending Act, which requires disclosures about consumer credit terms and costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract?

    <p>Unilateral agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A voidable contract cannot be rescinded.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a contract that has been fully performed?

    <p>Executed Contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle that states certain contracts must be in writing is known as the __________.

    <p>Statute of Frauds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of authority is expressly conferred by a principal to an agent?

    <p>Actual Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following contract types with their definitions:

    <p>Void Contract = Lacks one of the 4 essential elements Bilateral Contract = Promise for a promise Unilateral Contract = Promise for an act Executory Contract = Not yet fully performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An exclusive listing allows only one broker to be compensated without showing procuring cause.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a codicil?

    <p>An amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Title Insurance ensure?

    <p>Ensures clear and marketable title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A servient tenement suffers the burden of an easement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for sole ownership of property?

    <p>severality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An easement that is granted after using the property openly for a statutorily required number of years is called an __________.

    <p>easement by prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of easement represents a right to use adjoining property that transfers with the land?

    <p>Appurtenant Easement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Title insurance policies do not cover defects found in public records.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the four government powers represented by PETE.

    <p>Police Power, Escheat, Taxation, Eminent Domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of loan replaces short-term financing like a construction loan?

    <p>Take-Out Loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The seller is liable if a loan is assumed by the buyer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to hypothecate an asset?

    <p>Pledging an asset as collateral while retaining ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ clause ensures that current debts take priority over future debts.

    <p>subordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization insures lenders but does not make loans?

    <p>FHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following loan types with their characteristics:

    <p>FHA = Small downpayment and insured by government VA Loan = No down payment required by borrower Take-Out Loan = Long-term loan replacing interim financing Interim Loan = Short term financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Insurance companies prefer non-income producing properties.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ market is where lenders make mortgage loans directly to borrowers.

    <p>Primary Mortgage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appraisal method is best for determining the value of new buildings?

    <p>Cost (Replacement) Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'depreciation' refers to an increase in value over time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate Gross Multipliers?

    <p>Price divided by rent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The total area of one acre is ______ square feet.

    <p>43,560</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of liens with their definitions:

    <p>Mortgage = A voluntary, specific lien Participation Loan = Requires interest plus a portion of profits as payment Balloon Loan = Loan that does not fully amortize over its term Amortization = The paying off of debt over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher Cap Rate indicate?

    <p>Higher risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a construction loan?

    <p>To finance the building of a property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic obsolescence is caused by poor planning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an Exclusive Agency Listing and an Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Listing?

    <p>Owner sells and the agent gets nothing in an Exclusive Agency Listing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Hold Harmless Clause ensures that one party can hold the other responsible for any losses that may arise.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Contingency Clause define?

    <p>A condition or action that must be met for a real estate contract to become binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle that states no prudent person would pay more for a property than another that is available for less is called the _______.

    <p>Principle of Substitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Protection Period Clause (Safety Clause) allow an agent to do?

    <p>Be compensated after the listing expires if they can prove procuring cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Essential Elements of Value are represented by the acronym STUD.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Net Listing?

    <p>A listing where the agent receives money above a designated amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bundle of Rights

    • Bundle of rights include possession, control, exclusion, sell, and enjoyment of property.

    Real Property

    • Real property involves immovable property.

    Personal Property

    • Personal property is generally movable property.

    Chattel Real

    • Chattel real is personal property, like a leasehold interest.

    Fixture

    • A fixture was personal property, but is now real property.
    • The MARIA method (Method, Adaptability, Relationship, Intention, Agreement) can determine if something is a fixture.

    Trade Fixture

    • Trade fixtures are personal property because they go with a business.

    Riparian Rights

    • Riparian rights pertain to moving bodies of water (rivers).

    Littoral Rights

    • Littoral rights pertain to standing bodies of water (lakes).

    Accretion

    • Accretion describes additional land due to water.

    Avulsion

    • Avulsion is the sudden tearing away of land.

    Reliction

    • Reliction is the gradual recession of water, leaving land uncovered.

    Appurtenances

    • Appurtenances run with the land.

    Freehold Estate

    • A freehold estate has no fixed duration of ownership.
    • Fee simple absolute is the highest possible ownership.

    Fee Simple Defeasible

    • Fee simple defeasible involves ownership with a condition.

    Life Estate

    • A life estate involves ownership for the duration of a person's life.

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    Test your knowledge on the various concepts surrounding real and personal property, including the bundle of rights, fixtures, and water rights. This quiz covers essential definitions and principles that are critical for understanding property laws.

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