#1
Which of the following is an example of a property regulation?
Zoning laws
ExplanationRegulates land use through designated areas.
#2
What is a land-use regulation intended to control?
The use of the land
ExplanationRegulates activities on a property.
#3
What does 'zoning' refer to in property regulations?
The restriction of land use through designated areas
ExplanationRegulation of land use by dividing areas into zones.
#4
What is 'easement' in property law?
A right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose
ExplanationPermission to use another's property for a specific purpose.
#5
What is the difference between personal property and real property?
Personal property is movable, while real property is immovable
ExplanationReal property is fixed, personal property is movable.
#6
Which of the following is not typically regulated in property rights?
Right to replicate
ExplanationNot a common property right.
#7
What is adverse possession in property law?
The process of acquiring ownership through continuous use
ExplanationAcquiring ownership by continuous use without permission.
#8
What is eminent domain in property law?
The right of the government to take private property for public use
ExplanationGovernment's right to take private property for public purposes.
#9
What is a title search?
An examination of historical records to ensure clear ownership of a property
ExplanationVerifies ownership history of a property.
#10
What is a 'variance' in zoning regulations?
A change or exception to zoning requirements
ExplanationAllows deviation from zoning regulations.
#11
What is the primary purpose of building codes?
To ensure buildings are safe and structurally sound
ExplanationEnsures safety and structural integrity of buildings.