C1U5 Encumbrances Flashcards

1
Q

A cloud on the title is:

a. not important
b. easily removed
c. no impediment to a property sale
d. a possible impediment to a property sale

A

d. a possible impediment to a property sale

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2
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A mechanic’s lien can be filed by:

a. a laborer
b. a tenant
c. an advertiser
d. a customer

A

a. a laborer

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Which is NOT a mechanic?

a. An engineer
b. An architect
c. An apartment lessor
d. An equipment lessor

A

c. An apartment lessor

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When required, preliminary notice of right to file a mechanic’s lien should be given:

a. 90 days after notice of completion
b. 60 days after notice of completion
c. within 10 days of the starting time
d. within 20 days of the starting time

A

d. within 20 days of the starting time

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5
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A notice of cessation is appropriate:

a. when the work has been stopped for 30 days
b. when an improvement is complete
c. at any time after the work is substantially finished
d. after work has stopped for a number of days

A

a. when the work has been stopped for 30 days

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A notice of completion should FILED within:

a. 20 days after completion of the work improvement
b. 10 days after completion of the work improvement
c. 20 days after work stops
d. 10 days after supplies have been received

A

b. 10 days after completion of the work improvement

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7
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Generally, the action to enforce a mechanic’s lien claim must be filed within how many days after the lien is recorded?

a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days

A

c. 90 days

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If unauthorized work is being done, a property owner can:

a. file a preliminary notice
b. file a notice of cessation
c. allow the job to be completed and then refuse to pay
d. file a notice of nonresponsibility

A

d. file a notice of nonresponsbility

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9
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Liens and judgments are:

a. encumbrances
b. encroachments
c. easements
d. void on the homestead property

A

a. encumbrances

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10
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The sheriff is directed to sell property by:

a. a writ of attachment
b. a writ of execution
c. a satisfaction
d. a release

A

b. a writ of execution

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11
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The right to use adjacent land to go to and from a roadway is:

a. an encroachment
b. an easement
c. a restriction
d. a condition

A

b. an easement

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12
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Betty’s property includes an easement of Al’s land. Al’s property is:

a. the dominant tenement
b. the servient tenement
c. the easement
d. the encroachment

A

b. the servient tenement

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13
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Betty’s property includes an easement over Al’s land. Betty’s property is:

a. the dominant tenement
b. the servient tenement
c. the easement
d. the encroachment

A

a. the dominant tenement

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George does not own any land but has an easement over Al’s and Betty’s property to go down to the river. George has:

a. an easement by necessity
b. an easement by implication of law
c. an easement in gross
d. an encroachment

A

c. an easement in gross

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15
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Marilyn’s 40-acre tract, purchased from Alan, is landlocked, which means that she:

a. has to enter it by helicopter
b. has an easement in gross over any land she chooses
c. has an easement by implication of law over any land she chooses
d. can get an easement by necessity of Alan’s adjoining parcel

A

d. can get an easement by necessity of Alan’s adjoining parcel

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16
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Al sold Blackacre to Betty, giving her an easement over Whiteacre. Years later, Al bought Blackacre back from Betty. What effect did his purchase have on the easement?

a. The easement stayed with Betty
b. The easement is owned by Al
c. The purchase terminated the easement
d. The purchase had no effect on the easement

A

c. The purchase terminated the easement

17
Q

The maximum homestead exemption may be claimed by a homeowner who is:

a. a member of a family unit
b. older than 65 years of age
c. married
d. single

A

b. older than 65 years of age

18
Q

A family unit is:

a. defined by law
b. limited in size
c. limited to the relatives of one’s spouse
d. at least three people

A

a. defined by law

19
Q

The homestead exemption for a single person is at LEAST:

a. $175,000
b. $100,000
c. $75,000
d. $50,000

A

c. $75,000

20
Q

The homestead exemption for a homeowner who is a member of a family unit is at LEAST:

a. $175,000
b. $150,000
c. $125,000
d. $100,000

A

d. $100,000