Estates in Land: Master the Fundamentals of Property Law

Question 1

A sublease in UK law is a lease created by:

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A tenant to a third party

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A landlord to a tenant

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A third party to a landlord

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A third party to a tenant

Question 2

A landlord's right of re-entry in UK law is a right to:

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Re-enter the leased premises if the tenant breaches the lease

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Sell the leased premises if the tenant defaults on rent

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Evict the tenant if the lease expires

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Forfeit the tenant's deposit if the tenant damages the premises

Question 3

A lease for a fixed period of time in UK law is known as a:

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Tenancy for years

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Tenancy at sufferance

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Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

Question 4

A restrictive covenant in UK law is a covenant that:

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Restricts the use of land

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Enforces a positive obligation on the landowner

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Creates a new easement

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Terminates an existing easement

Question 5

In the context of freehold estates, define 'fee simple absolute' and elaborate on its implications for ownership rights.

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A fee simple absolute is a freehold estate with no restrictions on ownership or transfer, granting the owner the most extensive bundle of rights.

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A fee simple absolute is a leasehold estate with a 999-year term.

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Only individuals, not corporations or other legal entities, can own a fee simple absolute.

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A fee simple absolute automatically expires when the owner passes away.

Question 6

A lease for a fixed term of years is also known as a:

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Fixed term lease

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Periodic tenancy

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Tenancy at sufferance

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Determinable lease

Question 7

Which of the following legal interests gives the holder the right to possess and occupy the land for an indefinite period?

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Fee simple

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Easement

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Restrictive covenant

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Profit à prendre

Question 8

Which of the following is a legal document used to create a restriction on the use of land?

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Restrictive covenant

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Easement

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Mortgage

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Lease

Question 9

A lease that automatically renews unless notice is given by either party is known as a:

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Periodic tenancy

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Tenancy at will

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Determinable lease

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Fixed term lease

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fee simple estate?

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Terminates upon the occurrence of a specific event

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Indefinite duration

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Absolute ownership

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Transferable

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an estate in fee simple?

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Indefinite ownership without any restrictions

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Ownership for a fixed period of time

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Ownership for the life of the owner

Question 12

A tenancy in common is an example of a:

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Concurrent estate

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Fee simple

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Life estate

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Future estate

Question 13

A remainder interest is:

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A future estate that takes effect after the termination of a prior estate

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A vested interest that can be sold or inherited

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A contingent interest that may or may not take effect

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of easement?

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Right of way

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Mortgage

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Life estate

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Fee simple

Question 15

The doctrine of merger occurs when:

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Two or more estates in land are held by the same person and merge into one estate

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A life estate is inherited by the remainderman

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An easement is extinguished by prescription

Question 16

Which of the following is a method of creating a leasehold estate?

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Lease agreement

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Will

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Prescription

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Adverse possession

Question 17

A covenant running with the land is:

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A promise or agreement that binds subsequent owners and occupiers of the land

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An easement or servitude

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A condition that can result in the forfeiture of an estate

Question 18

Which type of estate in land is characterized by its potential duration being unlimited?

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Fee simple

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Life estate

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Leasehold

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Fee tail

Question 19

A life estate 'pur autre vie' is measured by the lifetime of:

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A person other than the grantee

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The grantee

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The first holder of the estate

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The grantor

Question 20

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

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Unlimited duration

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Right to exclusive use

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Right to possession

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Limited duration

Question 21

A leasehold estate with a fixed term of occupancy is known as a:

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Term of years

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Tenancy at sufferance

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Tenancy at will

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Periodic tenancy

Question 22

A landowner grants a right to a neighboring property for access to a public road. This right is called a(n):

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Easement

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License

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Mortgage

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Covenant

Question 23

A restrictive covenant prohibiting a homeowner from building a garage on their land is an example of:

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A negative covenant

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A positive covenant

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A mortgage

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An easement

Question 24

A leasehold estate that automatically renews at the end of each term unless notice is given is known as:

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Periodic tenancy

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Tenancy at sufferance

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Term of years

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Tenancy at will

Question 25

A property owner granting a construction company permission to build a temporary office on their land for a specific period is likely granting a:

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License

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Leasehold

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Covenant

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Easement

Question 26

A fee simple determinable estate is characterized by:

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Automatic termination upon the occurrence of a specified event

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Termination at the option of the grantor

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Unlimited duration

Question 27

Which of the following statements accurately describes 'future interests'?

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Rights in land that will vest in the future upon the occurrence of a specific event

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Interests in land that are currently in possession

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Interests in land that are subject to a mortgage