Master Real Property Law: Online Quizzes and Study Guide

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a landlord under a residential tenancy agreement in England and Wales?

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To evict tenants for breaches of the agreement

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To provide a habitable property

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To repair the premises

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To ensure the property is free from hazards

Question 2

What is the distinction between a positive and negative easement in English law?

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A positive easement grants permission to do something on the servient land, while a negative easement restricts the servient owner from doing something

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A positive easement restricts the servient owner from doing something, while a negative easement grants permission to do something on the servient land

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Both positive and negative easements grant permission to do something on the servient land

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Both positive and negative easements restrict the servient owner from doing something

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Land Certificate in the context of the Land Registration Act 2002?

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To provide evidence of ownership of registered land

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To create a legal interest in land

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To transfer ownership of land

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To record easements and other encumbrances

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tenancy in common in English law?

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Separate ownership of undivided shares

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Joint ownership with right of survivorship

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Exclusive possession of the entire property

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Common law tenancy with no right of partition

Question 5

What is the legal effect of a mortgage in English law?

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Creates a security interest in the property

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Transfers ownership of the property to the lender

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Grants the lender an easement over the property

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Terminates the borrower's interest in the property

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire title to real property by adverse possession in England and Wales?

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Payment of property taxes

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Open and notorious possession

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Continuous possession for the statutory period

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Hostile possession

Question 7

What is the purpose of planning permission in English law?

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To control the use and development of land

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To protect historic buildings

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To provide public access to open spaces

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To raise revenue for local authorities

Question 8

What is the legal document that, when executed, transfers ownership of real property in England and Wales?

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Deed of conveyance

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Contract

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Mortgage

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Lease

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid lease?

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Registration of the lease

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Consideration

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Capacity of the parties

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Clarity of terms

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a periodic tenancy?

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It continues indefinitely unless terminated by notice

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It has a fixed term

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It is created by express agreement

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It is automatically renewed at the end of each term

Question 11

What is the effect of a restrictive covenant on the use of real property?

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It limits the ways in which the property can be used

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It gives the owner of the covenant the right to use the property in a specific way

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It prevents the property from being sold or mortgaged

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It has no effect on the use of the property

Question 12

What is the purpose of a trust in real property law?

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To hold and manage property on behalf of beneficiaries

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To create a security interest in property

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To transfer ownership of property

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To grant a lease

Question 13

Which of the following is a statutory right that tenants have in England and Wales?

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The right to a safe and habitable property

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The right to a written tenancy agreement

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The right to a rent-free period at the beginning of a tenancy

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The right to sublet the property without the landlord's consent

Question 14

Describe the principle of indefeasibility of title in relation to registered land.

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The registered owner has an absolute and guaranteed title to the property

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The registered owner's title is only valid if there are no undisclosed interests in the property

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The registered owner's title can be challenged by anyone who can prove a better right to the property

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The registered owner's title is only valid for a limited period of time

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a freehold estate in English Law?

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Leasehold

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Fee simple

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Fee tail

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Life estate

Question 16

What is the legal consequence of a merger of estates in real property?

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The different estates are combined into a single estate

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The leasehold interest is extinguished, and the freehold interest is enlarged

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The freehold interest is extinguished, and the leasehold interest is enlarged

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The estates remain separate and distinct

Question 17

What is the legal principle known as frustration in the context of real property?

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A contract for the sale of land can be terminated if it becomes impossible to perform due to an unforeseen event

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A lease can be terminated early if the tenant breaches a covenant

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A mortgage can be foreclosed if the mortgagor defaults on payments

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A property can be repossessed if it is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster

Question 18

What is the legal effect of an adverse possession claim on ownership of land?

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The claimant can acquire title to the land if they have been in open and adverse possession for a statutory period

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The claimant can only acquire title to the land if the true owner has abandoned it

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The claimant can only acquire title to the land if the true owner has been negligent in protecting their rights

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Adverse possession is not recognized in English Law

Question 19

Which statement accurately defines the legal nature of an easement?

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An easement grants a non-exclusive right to use or enjoy another's property for a specific purpose.

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An easement is a freehold estate that conveys exclusive possession of land for an indefinite period.

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An easement is a leasehold interest that grants temporary possession of land for a fixed period.

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An easement is a covenant that binds future owners of the land.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a legally recognized type of estate in land under English law?

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Feudal

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Freehold

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Leasehold

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Copyhold

Question 21

The principle of privity of contract in landlord and tenant law means that:

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The landlord and tenant are the only parties who can enforce the terms of the tenancy agreement.

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The landlord and tenant can only make changes to the tenancy agreement by mutual agreement.

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The landlord cannot assign the tenancy without the tenant's consent.

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The tenant cannot sublet the property without the landlord's consent.

Question 22

The doctrine of undue influence in real property transactions relates to:

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The improper use of power or authority to persuade someone to enter into a transaction.

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The absence of consent from one of the parties to a transaction.

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The failure of one party to disclose all material information to the other party before the transaction.

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The presence of a mistake that would render the transaction void.

Question 23

How does the numerus clausus principle affect the types of estates that can be created in modern real property law?

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It restricts the types of estates that can be created.

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It allows for the creation of an unlimited number of estates.

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It has no significant impact on modern real property law.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of freehold estate?

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Leasehold estate

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Fee simple

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Fee tail

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Life estate

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a deed of conveyance?

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To transfer ownership of real property

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To create a leasehold interest

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To grant an easement

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To terminate a mortgage

Question 26

How does a covenant differ from a condition in a lease?

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A covenant is a binding promise, while a condition may result in termination of the lease

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A condition is a binding promise, while a covenant may result in termination of the lease

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Covenants and conditions are essentially the same

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There is no distinction between a covenant and a condition

Question 27

Which of the following is a statutory right granted to tenants under English law?

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Right to quiet enjoyment

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Right to make repairs without landlord's consent

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Right to sublet the property without landlord's permission

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Right to assign the lease to a third party without landlord's consent

Question 28

Explain the key difference between a mortgage and a charge.

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A mortgage gives the lender an interest in the land, while a charge does not

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A charge gives the lender an interest in the land, while a mortgage does not

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Mortgages and charges are essentially the same type of security interest

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There is no distinction between a mortgage and a charge

Question 29

Which of the following is a freehold estate that grants the owner absolute ownership with no restrictions or conditions?

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Fee simple absolute

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Fee tail

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Life estate

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Estate pur autre vie

Question 30

What is the legal process that involves the transfer of ownership of real property from one party to another?

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Conveyancing

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Settlement

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Transfer

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Deed

Question 31

Which of the following is a legal right granted to a tenant under a leasehold agreement?

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Exclusive possession of the property

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Alienation of the property without landlord's consent

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Adverse possession of the property

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Perpetuity of the lease

Question 32

What is the legal principle that protects a buyer who purchases land without knowledge of any existing equitable interests in that land?

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Bona fide purchaser without notice

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Equitable estoppel

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Constructive trust

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Subrogation

Question 33

What is the legal principle that holds a person who creates a nuisance responsible for any harm caused by that nuisance, regardless of their intent?

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Strict liability

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Negligence

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Intentional tort

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Trespass

Question 34

What is the legal remedy that aims to restore a party to the position they would have been in if a contract had not been breached?

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Specific performance

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Damages

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 35

What is the process by which ownership of real property is transferred from one person to another called?

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Conveyancing

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Registration

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Alienation

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Assignment

Question 36

What is the difference between a covenant and an easement?

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Covenants are personal obligations, while easements are interests in land

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Easements are personal obligations, while covenants are interests in land

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Covenants and easements are both personal obligations

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Covenants and easements are both interests in land

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT considered a freehold estate in English law?

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Leasehold

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Fee Simple Absolute

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Life Estate

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Fee Tail

Question 38

A restrictive covenant is a type of land covenant that primarily aims to:

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Limit or restrict the use of land.

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Create a new legal estate in the land.

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Allow the owner to dispose of the land freely.

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Grant a right to use another's land.

Question 39

The process of transferring legal ownership of a property is commonly known as:

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Conveyancing

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Leasing

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Mortgaging

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Ejectment

Question 40

A leasehold estate is distinguished by:

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A fixed term and the right to exclusive possession of the property.

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Ownership in fee simple absolute.

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A right to use land for a specific purpose, without exclusive possession.

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An indefinite duration with ownership rights.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 that may be relevant in landlord-tenant relationships?

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Marital Status

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Race

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Religion or Belief

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Disability

Question 42

A tenant's right to peacefully occupy a property for the duration of the lease, free from unreasonable interference by the landlord, is known as:

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Quiet Enjoyment

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Right of First Refusal

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Right to Repair

Question 43

The official record of a property's legal title is kept at the:

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Land Registry

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County Court

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High Court

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Local Council

Question 44

A mortgage is a type of:

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Security Interest

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Leasehold Estate

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Easement

Question 45

Which legal doctrine prevents a person from going back on their word or action if another party has reasonably relied on it, even if the initial statement was incorrect?

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Estoppel

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Overreaching

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Constructive Notice

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Adverse Possession