Question 1
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The four unities of possession, interest, time, and title are associated with
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Tenancy by the entirety
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serveralty ownership
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tenants in common
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joint tenancy
Question 2
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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
Question 3
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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?
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the first two owners remain joint tenants
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the new owner has severalty ownership
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they all become tenants in common
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they all become joint tenants
Question 4
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In Pennsylvania, a conveyance made "to Arnold and Julia Haver, Husband and Wife," without further elaboration, creates a
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Joint tenancy
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tenancy in common
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tenancy by the entirety
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partnership
Question 5
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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?
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cooperative
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condominium
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time-share
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membership camping
Question 6
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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
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joint tenant
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tenant in common
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tenant by the entirety
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severalty owner
Question 7
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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?
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The man is the trustee, the sister is the trustor, and his daughter is the beneficiary.
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The man is the trustor, the sister is the trustee, and his daughter is the beneficiary
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The man is the beneficiary, the sister is the trustor, and his daughter is the trustee.
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The man is the trustor, the sister is the beneficiary, and his daughter is the trustee.
Question 8
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A condominium is created when
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the construction of the improvements is completed
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the owner files a declaration in the public record
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the condominium owners' association is established
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all the unit owners file their documents in the public record.
Question 9
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Ownership that allows possession for a specific time each year
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cooperative
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condominium
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time-share
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trust
Question 10
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Which of the following forms of ownership may be created by operation of law?
Question 11
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A corporation may own real estate in all of the following manners EXCEPT
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in trust
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in severalty
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in partnership
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in joint tenancy
Question 12
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All of the following are forms of concurrent ownership EXCEPT
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tenancy by the entirety
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community property
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tenancy in common
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severalty
Question 13
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The right of survivorship is associated with
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severalty ownership
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community property
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tenancy in common
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joint tenancy
Question 14
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All of the following involve a freehold interest EXCEPT
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a condominium
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time-share use
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tenancy by the entirety
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tenancy in common
Question 15
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If a property is held by two or more owners as tenant in common, the interest of the deceased cotenant will pass to the
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surviving owner or owners
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heirs to the deceased
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state by the law of escheat
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trust under which the property was owned.
Question 16
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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?
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condominium unit
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cooperative unit
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time-share
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leasehold
Question 17
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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
Question 18
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Which statement applies to both joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety?
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There is no right to file a partition suit.
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The last survivor becomes a severalty owner
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A deed signed by one owner will convey a fractional interest
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A deed will not convey any interest unless signed by both spouses.
Question 19
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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?
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Adverse possession
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Foreclosure
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Reversionary interest
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Joint tenancy
Question 20
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An owner or developer of a newly built condominium building must provide each prospective unit purchaser with all of the following EXCEPT
Question 21
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The ownership of real estate by one individual [blank_start]is[blank_end]
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tenancy in common
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joint tenancy
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partition
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partnership
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proprietary lease
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severalty
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tenancy by the entirety
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board of directors
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trust
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testamentary trust
Question 22
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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 [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 23
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A business organization that is a legal entity managed and operated by a board of directors [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 24
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On the death of a joint tenant, the deceased's interest transfers directly to the remaining joint tenants [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 25
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A business organization that combines the tax advantages of limited partnership and the limited liability or corporations [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 26
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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 [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 27
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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 [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 28
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special payments required of condominium unit owners to address specific expenses [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 29
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Recurring fees required of condominium unit owners to cover basic maintenance and operations [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 30
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A fee simple interest in property that entitles the owner to use the facility for a certain period of time [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 31
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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 [blank_start]is[blank_end]
Question 32
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The three basic ways in which a fee simple estate may be held are in severalty, in co-ownership, and in trust
Question 33
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The term severalty means that there is only one owner of a single property
Question 34
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In a tenancy in common, property is owned by two or more owners with the right of suvivorship
Question 35
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The ownership of an undivided fractional interest in a property is characteristic of a tenancy in common
Question 36
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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
Question 37
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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.
Question 38
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The four unities characteristic of a tenancy in common are possession, interest, title and time (PITT)
Question 39
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when a joint tenant conveys interest in the jointly held property to a new owner, the new owner becomes a joint tenant.
Question 40
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Co-tenants may terminate their co-ownership by asking a court to partition the property
Question 41
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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
Question 42
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In a community property state, community property includes all property, both real and personal, acquired by either party prior to or during the marriage.
Question 43
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the person who creates a trust is referred to as the trustor.
Question 44
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In a general partnership, the death of one of the partners does not affect the organization's continuity.
Question 45
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Condominium owners hold their own units in fee simple and the common elements under proprietary leases.
Question 46
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the management and operation of a cooperative are determined by the bylaws of the corporation that owns the property.
Question 47
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Ownership of a cooperative interest is personal property.
Question 48
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A time-share estate includes the right to use the property for a certain specified period of time.
Question 49
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An owner can transfer or sell a condominium unit to anyone, unless the condominium association provides for a right of first refusal.
Question 50
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A major advantage of living trusts is that they reduce the time and costs of probate.
Question 51
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A real estate investment trust is a type of housing connected by common walls.