Introduction to Land Law: Master the Basics of UK Property Law

Question 1

Indefinite duration is a characteristic of which type of estate in land?

Accepted Answer

Freehold

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Leasehold

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Easement

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Tenancy at will

Question 2

A leasehold estate refers to:

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An interest in land for a specified period

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Complete ownership of the land

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A right to use the land without possession

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A financial burden on the land

Question 3

An easement is defined as:

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A right to utilize or enter upon land

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An absolute ownership interest in land

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A financial charge secured by land

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A type of freehold property

Question 4

The principle of privity of contract implies that:

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Only parties involved in a contract can enforce or be held liable for it

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Contracts can be freely assigned to third parties

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Contracts can be terminated at any time

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Contracts are binding on everyone

Question 5

Frustration of contract may occur when:

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Performance of the contract becomes impossible or fundamentally different

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One party violates the terms of the contract

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There is a mutual mistake in the contract

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The parties mutually agree to terminate the contract

Question 6

What is a primary characteristic of a fee simple absolute?

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It is the most permanent and complete form of ownership.

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It is owned by two or more people with shared possession.

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It is created for a specified duration of time.

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It grants the owner exclusive rights to use the land.

Question 7

What is the primary difference between a freehold and a leasehold interest in land?

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Freehold interests are permanent, while leasehold interests are temporary.

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Freehold interests can only be inherited, while leasehold interests can be sold or transferred.

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Leasehold interests grant the owner more rights than freehold interests.

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Freehold interests are more frequent than leasehold interests.

Question 8

Which example would be considered a restrictive covenant?

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A prohibition on constructing on a specific part of land.

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A requirement to maintain a boundary fence between two properties.

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An obligation to pay a rent charge.

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A right to use a footpath across another's land.

Question 9

What is the doctrine of tenure?

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The principle that all land in England and Wales is considered to be ultimately owned by the Crown.

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The rule that a freehold estate must be created by a deed.

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The requirement that a lease must be registered with the Land Registry.

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The right of a landlord to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent.

Question 10

What is the principle of adverse possession?

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A person who occupies land without the owner's consent for an extended period of time can acquire legal ownership of the land.

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A person who acquires land in good faith from a seller without legal ownership of the land can acquire legal ownership of the land.

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A person who inherits land from a relative who died without a will can acquire legal ownership of the land.

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A person who discovers abandoned land can acquire legal ownership of the land.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a restrictive covenant in the UK?

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To limit the use or development of land

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To create a positive obligation to do something on land

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To transfer ownership of land

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To create a charge on land

Question 12

What is the doctrine of adverse possession in the UK?

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A way to acquire title to land by occupying it openly and continuously for a specified period of time

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A defence to a claim for possession of land

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A method of transferring land ownership between family members

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A way to extinguish a restrictive covenant

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a freehold estate in land in the United Kingdom?

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Tenancy at Will

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Life Estate

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Fee Simple

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Fee Tail

Question 14

What is the fundamental principle of the doctrine of tenure in UK land law?

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All land is ultimately owned by the Crown.

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Land can be owned in perpetuity without any superior interest.

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Land is a chattel.

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There is no absolute ownership in land.

Question 15

Which of the following interests in land grants the holder the exclusive right to use and possess the land for a fixed or periodic term?

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Leasehold

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Profit à prendre

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Easement

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Covenant

Question 16

What was the primary objective of the Land Registration Act 2002?

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To establish a compulsory system of land registration in England and Wales.

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To introduce a new system of land taxation.

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To abolish the doctrine of tenure.

Question 17

What was the main purpose of the Law of Property Act 1925?

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To simplify and modernise the law of land ownership in England and Wales.

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To introduce the concept of absolute ownership in land.

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To abolish the doctrine of tenure.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a leasehold estate?

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Indefinite duration

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Transferable ownership

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Exclusive possession

Question 19

In England and Wales, what type of legal document is required to transfer ownership of land?

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Deed

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Will

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Contract

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Power of attorney

Question 20

What is the legal concept that allows a person who openly occupies another's land for a specified period to acquire title to that land?

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Adverse possession

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Prescription

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Estoppel

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of easement?

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Right to park

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Right of support

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Right to light

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Right of way

Question 22

Which legal principle prevents a person from contradicting a previous statement or action that another person has reasonably relied upon?

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Estoppel

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Adverse possession

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Dedication

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Prescription

Question 23

For a contract for the sale of land in England and Wales to be legally binding, it must meet which essential requirement?

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Be in writing and signed by all parties

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Be notarized

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Be witnessed by a solicitor

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Be registered with the Land Registry