#1
What is an easement in real estate?
A right to use another person's land for a specific purpose
ExplanationRight to use land for specific purpose.
#2
Which of the following is an example of an affirmative easement?
A right-of-way allowing a neighbor to cross your property
ExplanationNeighbor's right to cross your land.
#3
What is the term for a right-of-way that allows utilities such as water or sewer lines to pass through a property?
Utility easement
ExplanationRight for utility lines to pass through.
#4
Which of the following is NOT considered an encumbrance on real property?
Deed
ExplanationDeed is not an encumbrance.
#5
What is the difference between an easement appurtenant and an easement in gross?
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land, while an easement in gross benefits an individual or entity.
ExplanationAppurtenant to land vs. benefiting individual/entity.
#6
What is the doctrine of 'prior appropriation' in the context of water rights?
It grants water rights to the first person to make beneficial use of the water.
ExplanationWater rights to first beneficial user.
#7
What is the primary purpose of a restrictive covenant?
To preserve the character or value of a neighborhood
ExplanationPreserve neighborhood's character/value.
#8
In real estate, what does 'quiet enjoyment' refer to?
The right to use the property without interference
ExplanationRight to use property without interference.
#9
What is a 'prescriptive easement'?
An easement acquired through continuous and unchallenged use of another person's land for a specified period.
ExplanationEasement by continuous use over time.
#10
What is the primary difference between an easement and a license?
An easement grants a property interest, while a license grants permission.
ExplanationEasement grants property interest vs. license grants permission.
#11
What is the doctrine of 'estoppel' as it relates to easements?
A legal theory that prevents a party from denying the existence of an easement if they have acted in a manner inconsistent with that denial.
ExplanationPrevents denial of easement if acted inconsistently.
#12
What is the purpose of a restrictive covenant in real estate?
To preserve the character or value of a neighborhood
ExplanationPreserve neighborhood's character/value.