Chapter 2 - REAL PROPERTY

6. Personal property is sold with a __________________.

Bill of Sale

PREVIEW QUESTION #4 What are the tests of a fixture?

1. Method of annexation 2. Fitness or adaptation to the property 3. Intention of the parties

PREVIEW QUESTION #3 What is considered to be a fixture?

A fixture is something that was personal property and has now become real estate because it has been attached to the land

8. Apple trees, strawberry plants, kiwi fruit, and grapes are all examples of: A. Trees B. Perennial plants C. Tomatoes D. Annual plants

A. Perennial plants- CORRECT: Cultivated for food, called fructus naturales and are part of the land. with deep root systems. B. Annual plants - (considered to be personal property; also called fructus industriales, or emblements)

7. The tool used to enforce zoning ordinances is: A. Improvements B. Zoning Permits C. Zoning Codes D. Plants

A. ZONING PERMITS Correct: are a TOOL to enforce zoning ordinances. Permits must be granted for all uses and structures. B. Zoning Codes - (are laws or ordinances developed to specify what land uses and building types are allowed in certain areas)

PREVIEW QUESTION #2 Easements, right-of-way, and condominium parking stalls are examples of what?

APPURTENANCES Is a right or privilege attached to the land and passed with the land when the land is conveyed.

3. When you own land you own subsurface, surface and ____________ rights.

Air

5. Personal property is also called ________________________.

Chattel

9. An area where a large body of water meets land is called: A. Surface land B. Coastal zone C. Riparian area D. There is no term for this.

Coastal zone

1. Which of the following are not classified as real property? A. Fixtures B. Emblements C. Shrubs planted in the ground D. Air rights

B. EMBLEMENTS which are annual plants planted in personal property

4. The tests of a fixture include the method of annexation to the real estate, adaptation to a particular use of the premises, and: A. Seisin - (is the legal freehold possession of the land) B. The intention of the parties C. Further assurance of the owner D. Riparian rights- Rivers

B. The intention of the parties which is the most important test of a fixture.

11. ________________ is the process of taking private land for public use.

Condemnation

2. Easements, rights-of-way, and condominium parking stalls are examples of: A. Emblements B. Trade fixtures C. Riparian rights D. Appurtenances

D. APPURTENANCES Is a right or privilege attached to the land and passed with the land when the land is conveyed.

5. The owner of the subsurface estate (mineral rights) is the: A. Servient estate - (the surface owner) B. Zoning estate C. Variance D. Dominant estate

D. DOMINANT ESTATE- Subsurface estate, the owner of the minerals, must be allowed to collect his minerals.

3. Which of the following would be considered as a fixture because of the manner of its attachment to the property? A. A fireplace grate B. A set of fire tools for a fireplace C. Entry area rug D. Water heater

D. WATER HEATER - is attached to the property and has become a part of the real estate.

7. Land is sold using the document called a ________________.

Deed, to transfer ownership

10. ________________ is the right of the government to take private land for public use.

EMINENT DOMAIN

14. A(n) _____________ is something that once was personal property and now has become real estate.

FIXTURE because it has been attached to land. ex. Water heater

9. Citizens use a _______ to enforce, manage and modify zoning ordinances.

Zoning Hearing Board

8. Houses, highways, and office buildings are considered _______________.

Improvements- put in land w/ the intent of improving land

12. ___________________ refers to personal property that cannot be moved, touched or felt but represents something of value.

Intangible personal property

13. ________________ plants may live only a few years or many years and are considered real estate.

Perennial Plants / Fructus natureales

4. Real property and ___________________ are used interchangeably and refer to land, improvements, and the rights to own them.

Real Estate

6. Land includes: A. Surface rights B. Air rights C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Surface rights Air rights Subsurface rights

1. _____________ is a land use that conflicts with current zoning but is authorized for certain reasons, including undue hardship to comply and minimal negative impact to leave it alone.

VARIANCE

PREVIEW QUESTION #6 What is an area where a large body of water meets land?

coastal zones

2. Perennial plants are called ____________________ and are part of the land.

fructus naturales Ex: apple trees