CH5: NC Real Estate Exam Practice Questions | Land Use Controls Flashcards
The instrument used for recording restrictive/protective covenants is a:
A. plot
B. Master deed
C. Covenant
D. Declaration of restrictions
D. Declaration of restrictions
Deed restrictions that run with the land are which of the following?
A. Ordinances
B. Variances
C. Declarations
D. Covenants
D. Covenants
All of the following statements about restrictive/protective covenants are correct EXCEPT:
A. They must be reasonable
B. They are enforceable even though not recorded
C. They are not enforceable if contrary to law
D. They provide for a general plan for development
B. They are enforceable even though not recorded
Which of the following statements about land use controls is NOT correct?
A. Deed restrictions are a form of private land use control
B. Public land use controls are an exercise of police power
C. Subdivision covenants are a form of public land use controls
D. Localities receive their power to develop long-range plans for growth and power to zone from the North Carolina General Assembly
C. Subdivision covenants are a form of public land use controls
Restrictive/protective covenants are terminated in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
A. Expiration
B. Transfer of title
C. Failure to enforce on a timely basis
D. Abandonment
B. Transfer of title
Restrictive/protective covenants are enforced by which of the following?
A. Zoning
B. Injunction
C. Police Power
D. Condemnation
B. Injunction
The type of zoning that permits a higher priority use in a lower priority zone is called:
A. Exclusive use
B. Nonconforming use
C. Amoritizing use
D. Cumulative use
D. Cumulative use
Which of the following is NOT a permitted deviation from the standards of a zoning ordinance?
A. Variance
B. Nonconforming use
C. Spot zoning
D. Special use
C. Spot zoning
Which of the following is an illegal rezoning of a particular property solely for the benefit of the owner?
A. Variance
B. Nonconforming use
C. Spotzoning
D. Special use
C. Spotzoning
Which of the following statements about subdivision ordinances is/are correct?
A. The purpose is to protect taxpayers from increased taxes caused by increased demand for services for subdivisions
B. The purpose is to protect developers during the development period from excessive costs and thereby to encourage residential development
C. The purpose is to provide uniformity of structures within the subdivision
D. All of the above
A. The purpose is to protect taxpayers from increased taxes caused by increased demand for services for subdivisions
Which of the following powers gives the government the right to zone?
A. Power of eminent domain
B. Police powers
C. Power of escheat
D. Power of taxation
B. Police powers
Building codes require which of the following?
A. Property report
B. PUDS
C. Certificate of Occupancy
D. Statement of record
C. Certificate of Occupancy
Which of the following statements concerning the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act is correct?
A. The Act regulates sales of large parcels of unimproved land (over 5 acres) across state lines
B. The Act is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
C. The Act is administered by HUD
D. The Act only covers the land with buildings on it
C. The Act is administered by HUD
Exemptions to the registration requirements of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Subdivisions of fewer than 25 lots
B. Lots offered only to building contractors
C. Lots on which there is a building
D. Subdivisions in which the lots are 4 acres or more
D. Subdivisions in which the lots are 4 acres or more
John starts operating five unit apartment building in an area that has been zoned for a duplex only. John lists the property with Larry Listing Agent who eventually sells the property to Bob Buyer. Bob continues to operate the five unit building for the next 20 years. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. John had a legal nonconforming use
B. Larry was responsbile for discovering and disclosing the situation to Bob
C. John had a legal nonconforming use and Bob has obtained a legal nonconforming use
D. John had a legal nonconforming use, larry was responsibe for discoving and diclosing the situation to Bob, and bob has obtained a legal nonconforming use.
B. Larry was responsible for discovering and disclosing the situation to Bob