Property Ownership, Land Use Controls, Regulations Flashcards
Property is
Rights or interests
Describe real property
Immovable, land, fixtures, appurtenances, bearing wall
What are fixtures
Incorporated into land, affixed to land, become real property, not incidental
How do you identify if something is a fixture? (MARIA)
M - method of attachment
A - adaptability of the lien
R - relationship of the parties
I - intention
A - agreement
Not cost and not time of attachment
Explain encumbrances
Affects or limits title, not insurance
Explain a non-money encumbrance
Easement - buyer has same rights as seller
How can you prove your rights to easement
File a quite title suit (legal document)
What can you do to terminate use of easement
File a quitclaim deed
What is prescription in easement
Gives right to use since it’s been used over the years
Encroachment is
Sue neighbors for trespass
What are some money encumbrances
Lien (due to creditor), judgment (court of law), mortgage, trust deed
Describe estates (DQNE)
Degree, quantity, nature, extent of interest (who are involved) (DQNE)
Describe freehold estate
Ownership, indefinite, life/fee ownership
Fee simple defeasible is
Sold with a condition/agreement. (Ex. No alcohol)
Life estate is based on
Based on the duration of someone’s life
Estate in reversion is
2 parties involved, reverts back to original owner
Who’s involved in an Estate in remainder
3rd party involved
Less-than freehold estate is
Definite time period leases, leasing or renting interest
Estate for years is
Definite beginning and ending point, lease store building for 6 months, September 1 to January 1
Police power is
Zoning and planning, promote public health, safety, morals, general welfare
With police power, legal non-conforming use is
Is grandfathered in
Escheat is
When owner dies with no will or heirs, assets revert to state
Subdivision map act is managed by
Cities and counties
What does the planning commission not regulate
Ordinances
A master plan consists of
Planning, zoning districts, streets, seismic (earthquake zones)
Before burning trash you should
Contact local air district
Local building codes require
Minimum standards
When there a conflicts between codes, which one is of more of importance
The one with higher standards