Real Property Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Graduate Students

Question 1

Which characteristic is NOT a feature of a fee simple absolute estate?

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Subject to termination upon a specific event

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Indefinite duration

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Freely transferable

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Exclusive right to possess and use the land

Question 2

In real property law, which co-ownership interest permits owners to transfer a portion of their ownership to another party?

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Tenancy in Common

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Joint Tenancy

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Tenancy by the Entirety

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a bundle of rights associated with real property ownership?

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Right to Surface Mine

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Right to Use

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Right to Exclude

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Right to Sell

Question 4

Under the common law, which type of estate grants the owner exclusive possession of land for a specific period, typically determined by a lease agreement?

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Leasehold Estate

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Tenancy in Common

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Life Estate

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Fee Simple

Question 5

Which document is commonly used to provide evidence of ownership in real property?

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Warranty Deed

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Title Search

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Mortgage

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Survey

Question 6

A restrictive covenant is:

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A limitation on the use of land that binds current and future owners of the property.

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A type of deed that guarantees the title to the property.

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A contract that binds the owner to a specific use of the land.

Question 7

The principle of adverse possession allows a person to acquire title to land by:

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Possessing the land openly, notoriously, continuously, and exclusively for the statutory period.

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Paying property taxes on the land for the statutory period.

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Obtaining a court order confirming their ownership of the land.

Question 8

The doctrine of equitable conversion applies when:

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A valid contract for the sale of specific real property, implying the intent to transfer ownership, is entered into.

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The deed to the property is recorded.

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The buyer takes possession of the property.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of easement?

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License

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Negative

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Profit

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Affirmative

Question 10

What is the Latin legal principle that governs the ownership of property up to its natural boundaries?

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Cujus est solum, ejus est usque ad coelum et ad inferos

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Ad coelum doctrine

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Rule of capture

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Doctrine of prior appropriation

Question 11

What type of deed provides the most comprehensive protection and warranties to the buyer of real property?

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Warranty deed

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Bargain and sale deed

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Quitclaim deed

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Special warranty deed

Question 12

Which of the following is a principle of property law that limits the use of land based on its designated purpose?

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Zoning

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Partition

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Adverse possession

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Eminent domain

Question 13

What is the legal term for the transfer of ownership of real property by operation of law in the event of an owner's death without a will?

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Escheat

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Adverse possession

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Remainder

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Reversion

Question 14

What is the key distinction between a mortgage and a deed of trust in real estate financing?

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The number of parties involved

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The type of collateral used

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The amount of interest charged

Question 15

Which of the following rights are NOT associated with real property ownership?

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Right to trespass

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Right to exclude

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Right to possess

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Right to use

Question 16

A deed is a legal document that primarily serves to:

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Transfer title to real property

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Create a lien on real property

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Establish an easement

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Terminate a lease agreement

Question 17

The doctrine of adverse possession allows an individual to:

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Obtain title to land by possessing it openly and continuously for a specified period

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Obtain a lien on land by using it without permission

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Create an easement by using it regularly

Question 18

Which type of covenant is considered to 'run with the land'?

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Restrictive covenant

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Affirmative covenant

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Implied covenant

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Personal covenant

Question 19

A mortgage can be defined as a:

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Security interest in real property

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Lease agreement for real property

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Deed to real property

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Easement on real property

Question 20

The primary purpose of eminent domain is to:

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Allow the government to acquire private property for public use

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Establish zoning regulations

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Prevent the government from taking private property

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of real property?

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Intangibility

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Durability

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Exclusivity

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Immobility

Question 22

A properly executed deed serves to:

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Transfer legal ownership of real property

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Terminate a leasehold interest in real property

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Create a lien against real property

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Grant an easement on real property

Question 23

An easement is best defined as:

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A nonpossessory interest in land that allows a person to use another person's land for a specific purpose.

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A legal document that transfers ownership of land.

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A type of lease that gives exclusive possession of land for a period of time.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a defense to a quiet title action?

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Equitable estoppel

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Adverse possession

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Statute of limitations

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Estoppel by deed

Question 25

A mortgage can be described as:

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A security interest in real property that secures a loan.

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A type of deed that transfers ownership of real property.

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A contract that creates a landlord-tenant relationship.

Question 26

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of real estate law?

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The bundle of rights theory

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The doctrine of stare decisis

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The Miranda Rule

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The Uniform Commercial Code

Question 27

A lien can be defined as:

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A charge against real property that secures a debt or obligation.

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A nonpossessory interest in land

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A type of leasehold interest

Question 28

Which of the following is a common type of zoning ordinance?

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Residential

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Tort

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Contract

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Criminal

Question 29

A real estate broker is:

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A licensed professional who acts as an intermediary in real estate transactions.

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A type of real property interest

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A government agency that regulates real estate

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a legally recognized bundle of rights associated with real property ownership?

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Right to annihilate

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Right to exclude others

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Right to possess

Question 31

What legal principle protects a property owner from liability for injuries sustained by trespassers who enter the property without permission?

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Trespasser Doctrine

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Negligence Law

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Attractive Nuisance Doctrine

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Strict Liability

Question 32

Which covenant in a property deed limits the use of the land to residential purposes?

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Restrictive covenant

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Implied covenant

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Affirmative covenant

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Warranty covenant

Question 33

What is the legal process by which a lender can seize and sell a property to satisfy an unpaid debt secured by a mortgage?

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Foreclosure

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Eminent domain

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Lien

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Leasehold

Question 34

Which type of property tax varies according to the assessed value of the property?

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Ad valorem tax

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Income tax

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Property transfer tax

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Poll tax

Question 35

What legal principle allows the government to acquire private property for public use, with just compensation?

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Eminent domain

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Zoning

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Dedication

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Inverse condemnation

Question 36

Which of the following is generally NOT considered a factor in determining the value of real property?

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Historical significance

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Location

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Amenities

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Size

Question 37

A homeowner sells their property to a buyer but retains the right to live on the property for the rest of their life. This arrangement is known as a:

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Life Estate

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Fee Simple Absolute

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Fee Simple Determinable

Question 38

A property owner grants a neighbor the right to use a portion of their land to access their own property. This is an example of what type of easement?

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Easement Appurtenant

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Easement in Gross

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Prescriptive Easement

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Easement by Necessity

Question 39

A property owner constructs a fence that extends onto their neighbor's property. This encroachment is classified as:

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Encroachment by Structure

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Encroachment by Vegetation

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Encroachment by Drainage

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Encroachment by Utility Lines

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a necessary element for a valid deed?

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Witness Signatures

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Grantee's Name

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Grantor's Signature

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Legal Description of Property

Question 41

A homeowner fails to pay property taxes for several years.  The government may seize the property through a process known as:

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Tax Foreclosure

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Adverse Possession

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Eminent Domain

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Quiet Title Action

Question 42

A homeowner is selling their property but is unaware of a hidden defect that significantly impacts the property's value. This defect is considered a:

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Material Defect

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Cosmetic Defect

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Minor Defect

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Aesthetic Defect

Question 43

A property owner plans to install a new fence. Which factor should they consider to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations?

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Setback Requirements

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Easement Rights

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Market Value

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Property Taxes

Question 44

Identify the type of freehold estate NOT among the following:

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Leasehold

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Fee simple

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Fee tail

Question 45

Which principle recognizes a landowner's exclusive right to possess, use, and exclude others from their land?

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Possession

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Estoppel

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Concurrence

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Easement

Question 46

In real estate transactions, which legal document is utilized to convey ownership of property?

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Deed

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Lease

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Option

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Mortgage

Question 47

Define the legal term that denotes a specific right to use another's land for a defined purpose:

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Easement

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Tenancy

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Covenant

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License

Question 48

Which characteristic is essential for a title to be considered marketable?

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Free from encumbrances

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Held by a single owner for over 20 years

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Lasting for over 100 years

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Long history of ownership

Question 49

Identify the principle that regulates land use to prevent unreasonable interference with neighboring properties:

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Nuisance

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Adverse possession

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Easement

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Trespass

Question 50

Which type of mortgage enables the borrower to repay the loan gradually over time through regular installments?

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Amortizing mortgage

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Reverse mortgage

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Balloon mortgage

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Adjustable-rate mortgage

Question 51

Describe the legal process that allows an unauthorized occupier of land to gain legal ownership after a specified period:

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Adverse possession

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Escheat

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Forfeiture

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Abandonment

Question 52

Which type of deed offers the most comprehensive guarantee of title to the purchaser?

Accepted Answer

Warranty deed

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Grant deed

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Quitclaim deed

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Special warranty deed

Question 53

Identify the legal principle that grants landowners compensation when their property is acquired for public purposes:

Accepted Answer

Eminent domain

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Inverse condemnation

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Police power

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Zoning