#1
What is the primary function of property rights?
To protect individuals' ownership and use of assets
ExplanationProtecting ownership and usage rights of assets.
#2
Which legal document provides evidence of property ownership?
Title deed
ExplanationTitle deed serves as evidence of ownership.
#3
What is the purpose of a homestead exemption in property taxation?
To provide a tax reduction for a primary residence
ExplanationTax reduction for primary residence.
#4
What is an easement in property law?
A right to use another person's land for a specific purpose
ExplanationPermission to use someone's land for a specific purpose.
#5
What is the term for a claim on a property by a lender as security for a debt?
Encumbrance
ExplanationLender's claim on property for debt security.
#6
What is adverse possession in property law?
The acquisition of property through continuous occupation against the owner's rights
ExplanationAcquisition of property through continuous occupation against owner's rights.
#7
What is the significance of a 'cloud on the title' in real estate?
An unresolved or questionable claim that affects property ownership
ExplanationUnresolved or questionable claim affecting property ownership.
#8
What is a restrictive covenant in property law?
A private agreement that limits the use of a property
ExplanationPrivate agreement limiting property use.
#9
What is the purpose of a title search in real estate transactions?
To investigate the history of a property's ownership and any claims on the property
ExplanationInvestigating property ownership history and claims.
#10
In real estate, what does 'lien' refer to?
A claim or right against a property
ExplanationClaim or right against a property.
#11
What is a 'quitclaim deed' used for in real estate?
To relinquish one's claim or interest in a property without providing a warranty
ExplanationRelinquishing claim or interest without warranty.
#12
What does 'bundle of rights' refer to in property law?
The various legal rights associated with property ownership
ExplanationCollection of legal rights linked with property ownership.
#13
In the context of property, what does 'eminent domain' mean?
The right of the government to take private property for public use with just compensation
ExplanationGovernment's right to take property for public use with compensation.
#14
What is the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust in real estate?
A mortgage involves only two parties, while a deed of trust involves three parties
ExplanationMortgage involves two parties, deed of trust involves three.
#15
What does the term 'encroachment' refer to in property law?
The unauthorized intrusion of a structure or improvement onto another person's property
ExplanationUnauthorized intrusion onto another's property.