Ch. 17 - Land Use Regulations

Question 1

the property owners can
enforce the covenants by
taking a court action known
as an ______

Answer 1

Injuction

Question 2

This doctrine states that if a
property owner is lax in protecting
his or her rights, the property owner
may lose those rights.

Answer 2

Doctrine of Laches

Question 3

If a person dies with no heirs and
no one qualified to receive the
property, the state will use the
power of \_\_\_\_\_\_ to claim the
property.

Answer 3

escheat

Question 4

________ is a temporary
suspension of the
development of a property

Answer 4

moratorium

Question 5

\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ occurs when a small
area of land or section in an
existing neighborhood is singled out
and placed in a different zone from
that of neighboring property.

Answer 5

Spot zoning

Question 6

A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a housing concept that
produces a high density of residential
housing units, a maximum use of open
spaces and greater development
flexibility, which results in lower-priced
homes and minimum maintenance costs.

Answer 6

planned unit development

PUD