Chp. 9 Quiz - Liens & Easements Flashcards
Which type of estate is an encumbrance?
Fee simple estate
Freehold estate
Estate at sufferance
[None of the above]
What type of lien is placed against any and all real and personal property owned by a particular debtor?
General
When might an encroachment become an easement?
When the encroached owner takes no remedial action to have the encroachment removed
Which of the following encumbrances would restrict the landowner’s ownership, value, and right to transfer a clear title?
Lien
Jill was notified that a piece of property she owns has a pending suit. What type of notice has Jill received?
Lis pendens
What type of lien is the result of a lawsuit?
Judgment Lien
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
An easement does not give possessory rights.
Which type of lien is also called a seller’s lien?
Vendor’s lien
How many liens can be attached to a property at one time?
Multiple
The county water department has a pipeline running under owner Fred’s backyard. This type of easement is most likely a
commercial easement.
Which of the following is a superior lien?
Special assessment lien
A real estate tax lien is what type of lien?
Statutory lien
Which of the following describes a situation in which an easement might be created against the wishes of the property owner?
The property has been continuously used as an easement with the knowledge but without the permission of the owner for a period of time.
If a property owner sells the mineral rights to his property, what type of easement does the mining company hold?
Easement by implication
Rancher Norm is allowed to bring his cattle onto the neighbor’s property to access a public water source. What type of easement does Norm have?
Easement by implication
