#1
Which of the following is NOT a type of property recognized in property law?
Public property
ExplanationExcluded from private ownership and typically owned by government entities.
#2
What is the main purpose of a deed in property law?
To transfer ownership of property
ExplanationLegal document confirming the transfer of property ownership from one party to another.
#3
What does the term 'adverse possession' refer to in property law?
A method of acquiring ownership through continuous use
ExplanationLegal concept where someone gains ownership of land by using it openly and without challenge.
#4
In property law, what does 'easement' typically refer to?
The right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose
ExplanationLegal right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, often without possessing it.
#5
What is 'tenancy in common' in property law?
A form of co-ownership where each owner has a distinct share
ExplanationOwnership arrangement where multiple individuals have an undivided interest in the property.
#6
What is 'joint tenancy' in property law?
A form of co-ownership with rights of survivorship
ExplanationCo-ownership where each party has an equal share, and if one owner dies, their share passes to the others.
#7
What does the 'doctrine of fixtures' address in property law?
The classification of property as real or personal
ExplanationLegal principle determining whether a property item is considered real estate or personal property.
#8
What does 'title insurance' typically cover in property transactions?
Liens and encumbrances
ExplanationInsurance protecting property buyers and lenders against defects in title, such as liens or encumbrances.
#9
What is the legal concept of 'eminent domain' in property law?
The right of government to take private property for public use
ExplanationGovernment's authority to take private property for public use with compensation to the owner.
#10
What is 'constructive eviction' in property law?
A landlord's actions rendering the premises uninhabitable
ExplanationLegal concept where a landlord's actions or negligence make the property uninhabitable, prompting the tenant to leave.
#11
What is 'quiet enjoyment' in property law?
A tenant's right to possess the premises without disturbance
ExplanationLegal right of a tenant to use and enjoy the leased premises without interference from the landlord.
#12
What is the 'doctrine of waste' in property law?
A legal doctrine concerning changes to property's condition
ExplanationLegal principle restricting a property owner's ability to damage or harm the property.
#13
What does 'partition' refer to in property law?
The legal process of dividing property among co-owners
ExplanationLegal action or process to divide jointly owned property among co-owners.
#14
What is 'riparian rights' in property law?
The rights of property owners adjacent to water bodies
ExplanationLegal rights of landowners adjacent to rivers, streams, or lakes regarding the use of water.