Zoning and Property Management Basics
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What is the primary purpose of zoning regulations?

  • To control pricing of real estate transactions
  • To unify land use across all states
  • To enhance federal land use policies
  • To regulate private land use and development (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of land use typically governed by zoning?

  • Government (correct)
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • What does a setback refer to in zoning terms?

  • The density of housing units permitted per acre
  • The distance from a designated reference point to the structure (correct)
  • The maximum height limit for buildings in an area
  • The ratio of the building's floor area to the land area
  • What is a floor area ratio in zoning?

    <p>The ratio of square footage to land area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'buffer zone'?

    <p>A space between two different use districts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about down-zoning is true?

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    What component of zoning ordinances deals with the number of houses built per acre?

    <p>Density (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does zoning as a police power refer to?

    <p>Laws created to maintain public health and safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the responsibilities of a lease if one of the parties dies?

    <p>They may pass on to the heirs of the deceased. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an assignment from a sublet in a lease agreement?

    <p>An assignment transfers rights; a sublet does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation would likely be considered constructive eviction?

    <p>A landlord provides insufficient heat during winter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a property manager?

    <p>To generate the highest net income while maintaining property value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically required for property management agreements?

    <p>They are usually required to be in writing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In property management, who is responsible for maintaining good relationships with tenants?

    <p>The property manager. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a duty of a property manager?

    <p>Fixing plumbing issues personally. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is rent due if the lease does not specify a date?

    <p>The last day of the leasing period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'chattels' refer to in property law?

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

    What does 'severance' imply in real property law?

    <p>The process of detaching property from land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'fixture'?

    <p>Personal property that becomes real property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym MARIA stand for in determining fixtures?

    <p>Method, Agreement, Relationship, Intention, Adaptability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to determine if an item is a fixture?

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

    Under what condition can a sink be considered a fixture?

    <p>When it is permanently attached to the plumbing outlet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'annexation' in property law?

    <p>Attaching a personal property item to real property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates the concept of real property?

    <p>A chandelier hung from the ceiling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a fee simple determinable estate when the specified event occurs?

    <p>The estate automatically reverts to the grantor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a life tenant's responsibilities?

    <p>A life tenant must maintain the property and pay taxes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a less than freehold estate?

    <p>It is held for a limited period of time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding commitments made by a life tenant?

    <p>A life tenant cannot commit waste to the property. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs upon the death of a life tenant, assuming a life estate is granted?

    <p>The property returns to the original owner if specified. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following constitutes a fee simple subject to a condition subsequent?

    <p>The estate remains unless a specific condition is violated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would an 'estate for years' be relevant?

    <p>When a leasehold interest is established for a fixed duration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about leasehold estates is true?

    <p>Leasehold estates can be bought and sold on the open market. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a principal in a contract?

    <p>Any individual involved in a contractual agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes a fiduciary relationship between an agency and a client?

    <p>Signing an agreement with the agency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a customer in real estate terms?

    <p>A party that uses services without signing any agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a listing agent represents a seller, what is their responsibility to the buyer?

    <p>To ensure the buyer understands the seller is the client (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a real estate broker enters into a contract with a buyer?

    <p>The seller becomes the agent's client while the buyer is a customer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'attorney in fact' refer to?

    <p>An individual empowered to sign documents for another person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper way for an attorney in fact to sign a document?

    <p>Including their own name followed by the principal's name (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a duty of a real estate licensee towards a customer?

    <p>To negotiate contracts on behalf of the customer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of puffing in real estate?

    <p>It involves exaggeration to promote a sale. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to an agent being liable for damages incurred by a buyer?

    <p>Selling a stigmatized property without disclosure. (A), Engaging in puffing about the property. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are most real estate contracts required to be in writing?

    <p>To comply with the statute of frauds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'stigmatized property'?

    <p>A property undesirable for non-physical reasons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common guideline for real estate agents regarding listing agreements?

    <p>They must be written to ensure compensation for services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a valid contract in real estate?

    <p>A written agreement stating the terms clearly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an agent consider regarding timeframes in contracts?

    <p>Every contract must contain a time for performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if an owner does not disclose a stigmatized property?

    <p>The owner may also face liability for damages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Fixture

    Personal property that becomes real property because it is permanently attached to the land.

    Severance

    Changing an item from real property to personal property by detaching it from the land.

    Annexation

    Adding to property by attaching an item to the property, creating a fixture.

    Annexation (in real property)

    A term used to describe the manner in which a chattel is joined to property, becoming a fixture.

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    Personal Property

    Moving property that goes with the person, such as furniture or clothes.

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    Real Property

    Immovable property that goes with the land, such as a house or the ground it sits on.

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    Method of Attachment

    Items attached to the property by nails, glue, cement, pipes, wires, or screws. The method makes them part of the real estate.

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    Adaptability

    How well-suited an item is to the property and whether its removal would cause damage.

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    Fee Simple Determinable

    A type of ownership where the land goes back to the grantor automatically if a specific event happens.

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    Fee Simple Subject to a Condition Subsequent

    A type of ownership where the grantor can reclaim the property if a specific condition is broken, but they have to take legal action.

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    Life Estate

    An estate that lasts for the life of a specific person, either the owner or another individual.

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    Life Tenant

    The person who holds a life estate and benefits from the property.

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    Estate in Reversion

    The right of the original owner to regain ownership of the property after the life estate ends.

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    Estate in Remainder

    The right of a third party to inherit the property after the life estate ends.

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    Less than Freehold Estate

    An ownership interest where the owner rents or leases the property. It's also called a leasehold estate.

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    Estate for Years

    A lease with a set duration, often called a 'tenancy for years'.

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    Assignment (in lease agreements)

    A transfer of contract rights, meaning the new tenant takes over the original lease agreement and all its obligations.

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    Constructive Eviction

    When a landlord does something (or fails to do something) they're legally obligated to do, making the property uninhabitable and forcing the tenant to leave.

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    Property Manager

    A person or company hired by a property owner to manage the day-to-day operations of a property.

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    Fiduciary Relationship (Property Management)

    A relationship where one party (the property manager) acts on behalf of another (the property owner) with a duty to prioritize the owner's best interests.

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    Net Income (Property Management)

    The highest income the property can generate after all expenses are deducted.

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    Market Rent

    The rent a property should command based on market conditions.

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    Concessions (in property leasing)

    A reduction in rent offered by a landlord to attract tenants.

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    Rent Due Date

    A contract that states when rent payments are due. If the lease doesn't specify, rent is due on the last day of the lease period.

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    Client

    A person who has signed an agreement with a real estate agency, creating a fiduciary relationship. They are represented by the agency.

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    Customer

    A party who uses the services of a real estate licensee but doesn't have a signed agreement with the agency. No fiduciary relationship is created.

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    Fiduciary Relationship

    This relationship exists between a real estate agent and their client. It requires the agent to act in the best interest of the client.

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    Representing the seller

    When a real estate agent represents the seller, they are obligated to ensure the buyer understands they are working for the seller's interests.

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    Attorney-in-fact

    A person authorized to sign documents on someone's behalf. Their signature includes both their name and the name of the person they are representing.

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    Attorney-in-fact signature

    Their signature often includes both their name and the principal's name. They are only authorized to act for the principal in the specific act of signing.

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    Attorney-in-fact for acknowledgments

    An attorney-in-fact can be used for various documents, including acknowledgments, confirming a real estate transaction.

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    Attorney-in-fact vs. lawyer

    An attorney-in-fact is not a practicing lawyer. They are simply authorized to sign documents on behalf of another.

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    What is zoning?

    A legal tool that regulates how land is used and developed, helping to maintain order and safety within communities. Local governments create and enforce zoning regulations.

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    What are zoning ordinances?

    A set of laws that govern how high buildings can be, how far they need to be from property lines (setbacks), and how many homes can be built per acre (density).

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    What is a setback?

    The distance a building must be set back from the street or sidewalk. It helps create open space and keeps buildings from being too close together.

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    What is a floor area ratio?

    A measure used in zoning to limit how much building space can be used on a piece of land, calculated as a ratio of building square footage to land area.

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    What is down-zoning?

    A type of zoning change that allows less intensive developments than what's currently permitted. For example, changing a commercial area to residential.

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    What is a buffer?

    A space between two areas with different uses, often containing features like fences, walls, or trees. It helps separate the areas and reduce noise or visual disturbances.

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    What is a buffer zone?

    A larger area of open space that separates two use districts, such as a park, playground, or a highway.

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    What are special use properties?

    Examples of special use properties include schools, hospitals, and police stations. These properties provide essential services to the public.

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    Puffing

    A statement made by a real estate agent that exaggerates the positive qualities of a property to encourage a sale, usually not considered binding or fraudulent.

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    Stigmatized Property

    A property that has a history or reputation that may make it less desirable to potential buyers, even if it is physically sound. Examples include a previous murder or suicide.

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    Contract

    A legally binding agreement between two or more parties to do or not do something specific. It can be verbal or written.

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    Statute of Frauds

    A legal requirement that certain types of contracts, like real estate agreements, must be in writing to be enforceable.

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    Listing Agreement

    A written document that formally establishes the terms of an agreement between a seller and a broker, outlining the broker's responsibilities and compensation.

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    Time for Performance

    A specific deadline or time limit that must be met to fulfill the terms of a contract. For example, a closing date for a real estate transaction.

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    Liability

    A legal situation where an individual or entity is held responsible for damages or losses caused by their actions.

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    Disciplinary Action

    An action taken by a real estate agent that violates regulations or ethical codes, potentially leading to disciplinary action or loss of their license.

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    Study Notes

    Real Estate Exam Key Concepts

    • Introduction: The provided material focuses on key concepts for passing a real estate exam. It covers topics from introductions and disclaimers to government powers, contracts, and listings.

    • Disclaimer: Students should consult state licensing authorities and pre-licensing courses for any conflicting information. The information in the book is not legal advice and a consultation with an attorney is recommended in legal matters.

    • What is a License?: A license is a personal privilege granted to use land, typically revocable and not transferring with title. Examples include parking permits, movie tickets, or permission to fish.

    • The -OR and -EE Rule: '-OR' refers to the person performing the action, while '-EE' refers to the recipient. For example, grantor/grantee, lessor/lessee, optionor/optionee, and vendor/vendee.

    • Property Ownership Basics: Property ownership involves a bundle of rights, such as the right to use, transfer, lease, and mortgage the property.

    • Fixtures: Items considered personal property originally, but attached to real property; now treated as real property. This is determined by MARIA (Method, Adaptability, Relationship, Intention, Agreement).

    • Trade Fixtures: Equipment attached to real property that's used in a trade or business; these are typically considered personal property at lease termination.

    • Encroachment: A structure or improvement on one property that intrudes onto another's property. Encroachments are a form of unlawful trespass.

    • Emblements: Annual crops considered the tenant's personal property, even after lease ends.

    • Water Rights: Rights concerning use and enjoyment of water sources. These vary (Riparian, Littoral, Correlative).

    • Estates: Rights of ownership or possession lasting for a set duration (Freehold & Less Than Freehold). Freehold estates are ownership lasting for an undefined period; less than freehold are time specific. Examples: Fee Simple Absolute, Fee Simple Defeasible, Life Estate, Estate for Years, Periodic Tenancy, Estate at Will, & Estate at Sufferance.

    • Leases: Different types of leases (Gross, Percentage, Net), lease options, and the legal ramifications.

    • Easements: The right for one entity to use the land of another. Examples: Express Easements (created by express grant or reservation), Easement by Necessity, Easement in Gross, and Implied Easement.

    • Government Powers: The four main powers of the government relating to land: Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, and Escheat.

    • Agency: Basics of relationships in real estate (principal, agent, and third parties). This includes the distinction between universal, general, and special agents and important duties to clients. Dual agency relationships and ethical considerations.

    • Communication: Types of fraud in the context of real estate (Actual fraud, Negative fraud, Constructive fraud) and negligence in professional conveyance.

    • Contracts: Essentials for valid contracts (capable parties, lawful object, consideration, offer, and acceptance). The different types of contracts (land contracts, sale contracts, lease/lease options, unilateral/bilateral), and terms involving them (contingency clauses, assignments, executed contracts, and executory contracts).

    • Listings: Types of listing agreements (Exclusive Listing, Exclusive Authorization and Right to Sell Listing, and Exclusive Agency Listing).

    • Valuation & Market Analysis: Discusses the concept of depreciation and its types (economic/functional obsolescence).

    • Appraisal Methods: Discusses approaches to determining value (Cost, income, and market data).

    • Financing: "Assume" vs "Subject to" mortgages and their ramifications.

    • Investing: Advantages and disadvantages of investing in real estate. This includes terms for syndication, leverage, pyramiding, arbitrage, equity, and risk.

    • Fair Housing & Other Laws: Discusses laws preventing housing discrimination and illegal acts such as blockbusting and steering, and important relevant legislation.

    • Practice: The importance of thorough knowledge to pass the exam.

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