Property Law Flashcards

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What does Real Property include?

A

Land, Buildings fixed to the land, and Property under/above the land.

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What are the characteristics of a deed?

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Must be in writing
Signed
Description of Property
Delivered
Recorded
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What are the characteristics of a Mortgage?

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Must be in writing
Signed
Description of property
Delivered

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What are the characteristics of a lease?

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No writing required if < 1 year

Warranty of habitability is implied

Death does not terminate a lease

Sale of property does not terminate a lease

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What is personal property?

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Tangible property; such as cars; equipment; etc.

Intangible property such as patents; trademarks; copyrights; etc.

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What are the three requirements for a gift?

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Intent for it to be a gift

Delivery of the gift

Acceptance of the gift

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What are the rights of found property?

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Lost property - Finder’s rights to property are less than Owner’s

Abandoned property - Finder’s rights to property are greater than Owner’s

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What is tenancy in common?

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Undivided interest in a portion of the property

Upon death; property goes to decedent’s heirs

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What is joint tenancy?

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Undivided interest in entire property

Upon death; property goes to other joint tenants

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