Question | Answer |
Fee simple Determinable | As long as, whil,during,Possibility of reverter.Durational language, auto forfeiture;followed by a possibility or Reverter. |
Fee simple subject to condition subsequent. | provided that , on the condition that...Right of re-entry(O has to come and excercise his entry) |
Fee simple subject to executory limitation | Future interest in a 3rd party other than O. |
Life estate. | life estate is an estate lasting for the life of a defined person.It has reversion |
Life estate can be defeasible | to A for life, the to B, but if A remarries, then immediately to B |
Life estate Per autre vie | to A for the life of B |
Reversion | Reversion follows life estate, fee tail, tenancies |
Reverter | Possibility of Reverter follows fee simple determinable. Possiblity of reverter can be transferred through will through intestacy. |
Re-entry | Right of Re-entry follows fee simple subject to condition subsequent |
Remainder | Remainder is a future interest that can become possessory only upon expiration of a prior estate created by same instrument. |
Remainder example | O conveys to A for life, then to B and her heirs .B has remainder.Note Remainders can be transferred(both vested,contingent). |
Vested Remainder | Remainder is vested.1 The holder has born.2 we know who is the holder.There are no conditions to be met. |
Contingent Remainder | 1 Holder has to meet a condition. before the Remainder becomes possessory.2 The holder hasn't born. or can't be ascertained. look for if or when in the hype.ex. O to A for life, then to B & heirs when B graduates from law School |
Executory interest | Interest in favor of one other than grantor that either cuts short the prior estate or springs out of O to become possessory. |
Executory interest example | O to A for life then to B and heirs but if B does not get married , then to C.Executory inteses are transferable before they become possessory. |
Adverse Possession | Requirements generally.1 actually possess2open,notorious and visible 3 hostile 4 continuous 5 statutory period |
When does RAP(Perpetuaty) apply | It applies to the (1)contingent remainders(2)Executory Interest(3)Option in Gross but no: reversions, possibilities of reverter, rights of entry, vested remainders. |
Joint Tenancy | undivided equal interest;right of survivorship |
Tenancy in Common | Presumed;interests can be unequal;no right of survivorship |
Tenancy by the Entirety | Only H & W; right of survivorship: only destroyed by divorce or court order |
Assignment of the lease(Note:Remainder of the term will fall under assignemnt) | The assignee is responsible to both T and Land lord |
Sublease | Subleasee is not responsible to the Land Lord. Only origional tenant is liable to the landlord. |
What If rental is silent about assignement and sublease? | then it is presumed to be allowed. |
Fixture(personal property that becomes so tightly affixed to LL'Property that is part of real property. | buit- in bookshelves. it is not removable.LL has not to pay tenant. |
Trade fixture | Used in tenants trade or business is almost always removable if real estate is restored. |
Easement | An easement is a privilege to use the land of another. |
Appurtenant Easement | that type of easement is attached to the land.
white acre adjacent to black acre.(Dominant estate[getting benifit]Servient Estate[giving |
Statute of Fraud | It is always applicable whenever u are doing sth with the real property. |
Easement by Implication | 3 element. 1 must be created by severance 2 use must have preexited severence 3 use must be reasonably necessary. |
Easement by Necessaity | 2 elements 1 At one time Dominant and servient parcel owned by same person 2 must be strictly necessary . |
Easement by Prescription | (1)Use of servient tenement by dominant for statutory period of time (adverse possession)(2) must be hostile. |
Misuse of easement | injunction or damage. u will not forefeit the easement.(Easement is transferable.run with the land.) |
Express easement | it must be in writing to satisfy the statute of fraud. |
Covenant and equitable servetidute | Covenant and equitable servetidute are run witht the property |
The rule of Servitude | for benefit to run(Promisee transfer prop. In writing: intent that promise runs touch and concern. |
The rule of servitude | For burden to run(promisor transfer the prop). In writing intent that promise runs touch and concern. Notice(either actual, constructive or inquiry) |
Termination of Easements, Covenants&Equitable Servitude. | Termination can occur by:1)Abandonment by dominant tenant[clear expression]2)Material change in condition.(Mere non use isn't sufficient to terminate. |
Land or any right of land. | Generally. contracts for the sale of an interest in land must satisfy the statute of frauds. only exception is partial performance |
What make title unMarketable title | 1 outstanding lien or mortgage.2 Defective record chain 3 Easement that reduces full enjoyment.4 encroachment 5. violation of zoning code but not probably building code violation. |
Risk of Loss | if fire. then if he wins then that will be under doctrine of equitable conversion |
Mortgage | Note plus Mortgage document. The not and mortgage will always go together. |
Who must repay the mortgage | Original borrower is responsible(because of the note) subsequent purchaser of the property are not responsible unless they expressly assume repayment. |
Assuming liability orally for the mortgage | In mortgage oral responsibility is binding and that is an exception to the statute of fraud. |
Deeds (Formalities) | 1 must adequately identify grantor & grantee, especially grantee 2 must be signed by the grantor.3 must adequately describe the property.( Deed does not need consideration) |
Deed must be delivered? | deed must be delivered to be effective otherwise it is not effective. |
Warranty deed | 5 covenants 1 seisin(ownership) and right to covey 2 against encumbrances 3 quiet enjoyment. |
Present Covenants | 1 Seisin(ownership 2 right to convey 3 Against encumbrances (breached at conveyance : grantee doesn't need to be evicted to recover. |
Future Covenants | 1 quiet enjoyment 2 warranty (breached only when eviction occurs. |
Recording Act-- Early taker wins unless | 1. NOTICE STATUTE: 2nd taker wins if without notice 2 RACE NOTICE STATUTE:2nd taker wins only if she both (1)takes w/o notice of prior interest and(2)records before prior taker records.3 RACE STATUTE 2nd taker wins if he records firstevenif hetook w noti |
Recording act (iMPOTANT0 | 3 statute read the language of law. important. |
Shelter rule | |
Undivided half interest | That is another way to say tenancy in common |