Chapter 50

Question 1

What is it call when a landlord physically prevents you from entering a leased premises?

Answer 1

Actual eviction

Question 2

What term can describe the party who assumes temporary ownership of the property?

Answer 2

Lessee, Tenant

Question 3

How does a periodic tenancy lease end?

Answer 3

When the landlord or the tenant gives sufficient notice

Question 4

Who is responsible for the the common areas?

Answer 4

Landlord

Question 5

The duties and rights of a lease can be classified under which of the following main areas?

Answer 5

Possession, use, maintenance, and rent

Question 6

What is the legal term describing when one part gives up all rights in a leased property because of not fulfilling a part of the lease?

Answer 6

Forfeiture

Question 7

What are categories of leases that can be created?

Answer 7

Periodic-tenancy
Tenancy-at-will
Definite-term

Question 8

If a landlord prevents a tenant from entering any part of the leased premises, then it is considered what kind of eviction?

Answer 8

Full eviction

Question 9

What is any tenant conduct that causes permanent and substantial injury to the landlords property?

Answer 9

Waste

Question 10

What is the name of a contractual term that allows the landlord to raise the rent on the tenant during the lease period?

Answer 10

Rent escalation clause

Question 11

Who is responsible for keeping a leased premises in a reasonably safe condition?

Answer 11

Tenant, landlord

Question 12

What is a promise that the tenant has the right to quietly enjoy the land?

Answer 12

Covenant of quiet enjoyment

Question 13

What is the term used when a leased premises becomes unusable because the landlord hails to take action to make repairs or fulfill other responsibilities?

Answer 13

Constructive eviction

Question 14

What is the term for the contract principle that requires the landlord to provide a premises be fit for ordinary residential purposes?

Answer 14

Implied warranty of habitability