Chapter 4 Encumbrances Flashcards

1
Q

A person who provides labor, materials, or professional services for the improvement of real property can file __________ against the property.

A

a mechanic’s lien

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2
Q

An easement is:

A

an encumbrance on real property.

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3
Q

A noxious odor or unsightly condition on a property that interferes with the neighboring property owner’s reasonable use and enjoyment of their property is known as:

A

a nuisance.

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4
Q

A deed of trust is:

A

a security instrument similar to a mortgage.

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5
Q

The right given to remove something from the land belonging to someone else is known as:

A

a profit.

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6
Q

Generally, lien priority is determined by:

A

the date the lien was recorded.

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7
Q

Real property tax is a __________ lien on a property.

A

specific

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8
Q

The servient estate, as it applies to an easement appurtenant, is the property:

A

upon which the easement is placed.

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9
Q

In California, special lien priority is given to:

A
  1. special assessment liens.

2. property tax liens.

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10
Q

When property is made security for a debt, the property is said to be all of the following, EXCEPT:

A

condemned.

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11
Q

A lien is a type of:

A

financial encumbrance.

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12
Q

A distinguishing factor of a license is that it:

A

can be revoked.

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13
Q

What is the name of the court executed document that gives a sheriff the authority to sell a debtor’s property?

A

writ of execution

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14
Q

Provisions contained in a deed that limit the use of private property are known as:

A

deed restrictions.

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15
Q

When a portion of a property is sold to another and is landlocked, the property owner will most likely:

A

get an easement by necessity over the adjoining property.

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16
Q

In California, the homestead exemption for a debtor over 65 years of age is:

A

$175,000.

17
Q

Unlike other types of easements, a commercial easement in gross can be:

A

assigned.

18
Q

An item that belongs to and passes with the title of real property is:

A

an appurtenance.

19
Q

Private restrictions contained within a subdivision’s CC&Rs can be terminated by:

A

a majority vote of the landowners within the subdivision.

20
Q

Right of way easements, such as those acquired by public utilities, are called:

A

easements in gross.