National Lesson 8

Question 1

_____ is a sudden tearing away of the land by the action of water or earthquake.

Answer 1

avulsion

Question 2

The right of an owner or tenant legally in possession to the use of property without interference from the landlord, or grantor, or anyone claiming through him is known as ___________.

Answer 2

quiet enjoyment

Question 3

________ is the deposit of instruments and funds with instructions to a third neutral party to carry out the provisions of an agreement or contract.

Answer 3

escrow

Question 4

________ is a permanent metal marker embedded in cement, used as a reference to measure the elevation above sea level.

Answer 4

benchmark

Question 5

A recorded document that creates constructive notice than an action, such as a lawsuit, relating to a specific property has been filed in a court that may affect the value of the property or the right to transfer it is referred to as ______________.

Answer 5

lis pendens

Question 6

Tenant abuse that results in permanent injury to the land or property is called__________.

Answer 6

waste

Question 7

_______ is the law that refers to the length of time within which a party may sue.

Answer 7

statute of limitations

Question 8

A court doctrine that bars a legal claim because of undue delay to assert the claim is known as ____________.

Answer 8

laches

Question 9

Policies that will cover additional risks that may be discovered only by inspection of the property, including unrecorded rights of persons in possession, or by examination of an accurate survey have ___________.

Answer 9

extended coverage

Question 10

A person who dies without a will, or one which is defective in form, is known as _________.

Answer 10

intestate