Chapter 5: Real Property Ownership Flashcards

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Abstract of Title

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A compilation of the recorded documents relating to a parcel of land, from which an attorney may give an opinion as to the condition of title (a history of title)

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Acknowledgment

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Written declaration by a person signing a document, given before an officer authorized to give an oath (notary public), stating that the signing is the person’s voluntary act

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Actual Notice

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Giving oral or written notice, presenting a deed, giving verbal notice or physically moving into a property

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Adverse Possession

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A method of acquiring title by possession under open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile conditions for seven or more years

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Assignment

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A transfer to another of any property, real or personal, or of any rights or estates in said property

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Chain of title

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The chronological order of conveyancing of a parcel of land, from the original owner to the present owner

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Committee’s Deed

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Utilized when the grantor is mentally incompetent

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Constructive Notice

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Notice given by publishing in a newspaper, public records, or other method

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Deed

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Any one of many conveyance or financing instruments, but generally a conveyance instrument given to pass title to property upon sale

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Deed Restriction

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Limitations on the use of property placed in a deed by the grantor which bind all future owners

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Easement

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The legal right that a party has to use another’s property

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Eminent Domain

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The legal right that government and quasi-government agencies have to take property from individuals for public use

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Encroachment

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A physical intrusion or trespass that can be detected by an up-to-date survey

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Escheat

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When a person dies intestate (without a will) and with no heirs, all real and personal property transfers to the state of Florida

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Further Assurance

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The grantor agrees to obtain and deliver any legal documents or instruments that might be required to clear title in the future

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General Warranty Deed

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The most common type of conveyance instrument with full covenant and warranty

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Grantee

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The person or party receiving the deed

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Granting Clause

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Words of conveyance found in the premises clause

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Grantor

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The person or party giving the deed

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Gross Lease

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A lease in which a tenant pays a specified rent payment and the landlord pays any operating expenses required for maintenance

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Ground Lease

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A lease on the land only

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Guardian’s Deed

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Utilized when the grantor is under 18 years of age

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Habendum

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Deed clause that states which the type of estate is being conveyed (e.g. fee simple)

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Intestate

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When a person dies without a will

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Lien
An encumbrance against a property for money, either voluntary or involuntary
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Marketable Record Title Act
If a continuous chain of title has existed for at least 30 years, any potential title defect more than 30 years old is considered cured
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Net Lease
A lease in which the tenant pays a specified rent plus a portion of typical landlord costs
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Percentage Lease
A lease in which a tenant pays a specified rent to the landlord plus a percentage of the income the property generates
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Personal Representative’s Deed
Utilized when the grantor is deceased
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Police Power
Legislated power given to governments to protect the public's health, safety, or welfare (zoning ordinances and building codes)
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Quiet Enjoyment
The grantor guarantees the grantee peaceful possession undisturbed by other claims of title
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Quitclaim Deed
The grantor deeds property to the grantee, but provides no warranty of title or promise of ownership. Used to cure defects in title.
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Seisen
A statement of ownership or title to real property
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Sublease
A tenant that transfers less than the entire leasehold estate
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Testate
A person that dies with a will
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Title
The evidence one has of ownership to real property
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Variable Lease
The tenant pays rent based on a pre-determined index
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What is it called when recording a deed in the public records achieves:
Constructive notice
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If a person dies with no heirs or beneficiaries, their estate will pass to the state of Florida through the process of:
Escheat
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The words "to have and to hold in fee simple" would most likely be contained in which section of a deed?
Habendum clause
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Which type of deed offers the greatest protection for a buyer?
General warranty deed
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If the government wishes to seize private land for the purpose of widening an existing road, they can acquire the land through:
Eminent domain
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Real estate tax liens become effective on:
January 1st of the tax year
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Which of the following is an example of a voluntary lien? A Construction lien B Mortgage lien C Special Assessment lien D Judgment lien
B Mortgage lien
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Which type of lease provides that the tenant will pay a fixed rent, plus the property's costs?
Net lease
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All of the following are considered to be a superior lien except: A IRS lien B Federal Estate tax lien C Special Assessment lien D Real Estate tax lien
IRS lien
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Rights to real property can be voluntarily conveyed through the use of:
A deed
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The words of conveyance in a deed are contained in the:
Granting clause
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The Reddendum clause of a deed would typically include which of the following? A Name of the Grantor B Legal Description C Deed Restriction D Notaty Seal
C Deed Restriction
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The government has the right to enact laws and regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the exercise of its:
Police powers
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The type of title insurance that is non-transferable and typically has a face amount equal to the purchase price is the:
Owner's policy
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Which type of statutory deed is used primarily to clear defects to title?
Quitclaim deed
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If a person dies with a valid will in effect, that person has died:
Testate
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Which of the following is a non-governmental limitation on title: A Zoning B Planning C Condemnation D Deed restriction
Deed restriction