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Ch 9 Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What instrument transfers title from one individual to another? | Deed |
| What does the term "title" refer to in real estate? | Ownership |
| What is a warrant in a deed? | A promise made by the grantor |
| Which clause in a deed states the interest that is being conveyed? | Habendum |
| The warrant in a deed in which the grantor assures the grantee freedom from hostile claims against their ownership is known as ____. | Warrant of quiet enjoyment |
| T/F: Concerning a quitclaim deed, the only warrant contained in the deed is the warrant of seisin. | False |
| T/F: Concerning a quitclaim deed, the grantor cannot transfer ownership under a quitclaim deed. | False |
| T/F: Concerning a quitclaim deed, a quitclaim deed transfers temporary title. | False |
| T/F: Concerning a quitclaim deed, it may be used to cure defects in title. | True |
| What type of deed is most commonly used? | General warranty |
| What is the term used to describe an individual who dies w/o leaving a will? | Intestate |
| What is the term used to describe a person who is appointed by a court to act for a decendent? | Personal representative |
| Mary and Louise open a beauty shop in a regional mall. The terms of their lease require that a portion of their business income, in addition to the periodic rent amount, be paid to the landlord. What type of lease do they have? | Percentage |
| Zoning is an example of which government limitation over private property rights? | Police power |
| T/F: regarding an attorney's opinion of title, it guarantees the title. | False |
| T/F: regarding an attorney's opinion of title, it guarantees the authenticity of the documents. | False |
| T/F: regarding an attorney's opinion of title, it is the same as title insurance. | False |
| T/F: regarding an attorney's opinion of title, it is rendered after an examination of an abstract. | True |
| What is required to obtain title by adverse possession? | Notorious, open, hostile, adverse, and exclusive possession of the property for 7 or more consecutive years |
| What type of notice is considered to be the best proof of ownership? | constructive |
| A 5-yr lease of a large warehouse prohibits assignment. After 2 years, and unable to continue paying full rent, the tenant arranges for another to take over 1/2 of the space and pay 1/2 of the rent for the remaining term. What is this called? | a sublease |