The four unities of possession, interest, time, and title are associated with
Tenancy by the entirety
serveralty ownership
tenants in common
joint tenancy
A parcel of real estate was purchased by two friends. The deed they received from the seller at the closing transferred the property with no further explanation. The two friends MOST likely took title as
joint tenants
tenants by the entirety
community property owners
Three people are joint tenants with rights of survivorship in a tract of land. One owner conveys her interest to a friend. which of the following statements is TRUE?
the first two owners remain joint tenants
the new owner has severalty ownership
they all become tenants in common
they all become joint tenants
In Pennsylvania, a conveyance made "to Arnold and Julia Haver, Husband and Wife," without further elaboration, creates a
Joint tenancy
tenancy in common
tenancy by the entirety
partnership
A man owns one of 20 town houses in fee simple, along with a 5 percent ownership share in the parking facilities, recreation center, and grounds. What kind of property does he own?
cooperative
condominium
time-share
membership camping
Two sisters and their brother were concurrent owners of a parcel of real estate. The brother dies, and his interest passed according to his will to become part of his estate. This brother was a
joint tenant
tenant in common
tenant by the entirety
severalty owner
A man conveys a vineyard in trust to his sister, with the instruction that any income derived from the vineyard is to be used for his daughter's medical care. Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the realationship of these parties?
The man is the trustee, the sister is the trustor, and his daughter is the beneficiary.
The man is the trustor, the sister is the trustee, and his daughter is the beneficiary
The man is the beneficiary, the sister is the trustor, and his daughter is the trustee.
The man is the trustor, the sister is the beneficiary, and his daughter is the trustee.
A condominium is created when
the construction of the improvements is completed
the owner files a declaration in the public record
the condominium owners' association is established
all the unit owners file their documents in the public record.
Ownership that allows possession for a specific time each year
trust
Which of the following forms of ownership may be created by operation of law?
joint tenancy with right of survivorship
A corporation may own real estate in all of the following manners EXCEPT
in trust
in severalty
in partnership
in joint tenancy
All of the following are forms of concurrent ownership EXCEPT
community property
severalty
The right of survivorship is associated with
severalty ownership
All of the following involve a freehold interest EXCEPT
a condominium
time-share use
If a property is held by two or more owners as tenant in common, the interest of the deceased cotenant will pass to the
surviving owner or owners
heirs to the deceased
state by the law of escheat
trust under which the property was owned.
A woman lives in an apartment building. The land and structures are owned by a corporation, with one mortgage loan securing the entire property. Like the other residents, she owns stock in the corporation and has a lease to an apartment. What type of ownership is this?
condominium unit
cooperative unit
leasehold
An owner purchases an interest in a resort property. The owner is entitled to the right of possession only between July 10 and August 4 of each year. The owner MOST likely purchased a
membership camping interest
Which statement applies to both joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety?
There is no right to file a partition suit.
The last survivor becomes a severalty owner
A deed signed by one owner will convey a fractional interest
A deed will not convey any interest unless signed by both spouses.
Two people are co-owners of a small office building with the right of survivorship. Once of the co-owners dies without a will and leaves nothing to be distributed to his heirs. Which of the following would explain why the second co-owner acquired the deceased's interest?
Adverse possession
Foreclosure
Reversionary interest
An owner or developer of a newly built condominium building must provide each prospective unit purchaser with all of the following EXCEPT
a public offering statement
a two-year warranty against structural defects
a resale certificate
a property report
The ownership of real estate by one individual ❌
A business organization in which all members participate in the operation and management of the business and share full liability for business losses and obligations ❌
A business organization that is a legal entity managed and operated by a board of directors ❌
On the death of a joint tenant, the deceased's interest transfers directly to the remaining joint tenants ❌
A business organization that combines the tax advantages of limited partnership and the limited liability or corporations ❌
in a community property state, real or personal property that was owned solely by either spouse prior to marriage, or acquired by inheritance or gift during the marriage ❌
A form of property ownership in which each owner holds an undivided interest in certain common elements in addition to holding individual property in fee simple ❌
special payments required of condominium unit owners to address specific expenses ❌
Recurring fees required of condominium unit owners to cover basic maintenance and operations ❌
A fee simple interest in property that entitles the owner to use the facility for a certain period of time ❌
A contract right under which a developer retains ownership of a property and the purchaser receives the right to occupy and use the facilities for a certain period ❌
The three basic ways in which a fee simple estate may be held are in severalty, in co-ownership, and in trust
The term severalty means that there is only one owner of a single property
In a tenancy in common, property is owned by two or more owners with the right of suvivorship
The ownership of an undivided fractional interest in a property is characteristic of a tenancy in common
when all of the other owners' interest in a joint tenancy have passed to the one surviving owner, that owner then holds title in entirety
When title to a single parcel of real estate is held by two or more individuals, the parties may be referred to as concurrent owners.
The four unities characteristic of a tenancy in common are possession, interest, title and time (PITT)
when a joint tenant conveys interest in the jointly held property to a new owner, the new owner becomes a joint tenant.
Co-tenants may terminate their co-ownership by asking a court to partition the property
In a tenancy by the entirety, neither spouse can convey a half-interest to a third party, and neither spouse may take court action to partition or divide the property
In a community property state, community property includes all property, both real and personal, acquired by either party prior to or during the marriage.
the person who creates a trust is referred to as the trustor.
In a general partnership, the death of one of the partners does not affect the organization's continuity.
Condominium owners hold their own units in fee simple and the common elements under proprietary leases.
the management and operation of a cooperative are determined by the bylaws of the corporation that owns the property.
Ownership of a cooperative interest is personal property.
A time-share estate includes the right to use the property for a certain specified period of time.
An owner can transfer or sell a condominium unit to anyone, unless the condominium association provides for a right of first refusal.
A major advantage of living trusts is that they reduce the time and costs of probate.
A real estate investment trust is a type of housing connected by common walls.