Principles of Real Property Title and Ownership Quiz

Real property encompasses land and permanent attachments.

A deed is a legal document for transferring real property ownership.

Zoning is the local government's regulation of land use.

Title search is the process of tracing a property's ownership history.

Escrow is a neutral party holding funds or documents until a transaction concludes.

Fixture is an attachment to real property becoming part of it.

Condominium is a property ownership type with individual unit ownership and shared common areas.

Title insurance protects against defects in real property title.

Adverse possession involves acquiring property title through continuous unauthorized use.

Chain of title is the history of property ownership over time.

Fee simple ownership involves unrestricted ownership of real property.

Title insurance safeguards against losses from title defects in real property.

Easement is the legal right to use another's land for a specific purpose.

Eminent domain is the legal acquisition of private property for public use.

Encroachment is the unauthorized intrusion onto another's property.

Title defect is an issue preventing clear property ownership.

Quiet enjoyment is a property owner's legal right to use the property without interference.

Lien is a legal claim on a property for debt satisfaction.

Mortgagee is the lender providing a loan secured by a mortgage.

Deed restriction is a limitation on real property use.

Right of way is the legal right to access or pass through another's property.

Appurtenance is something belonging to the land and going with it.

Escheat is the government's right to take ownership when an owner dies without a will or heirs.

A cloud on title is a claim affecting real property title.

Joint tenancy has equal shares and survivorship, unlike tenancy in common.