Quiz Ch. 37-43

Question 1

An ________ is a recorded restriction which requires a property to be used for a specific purpose.

Answer 1

affirmative covenant

Question 2

The location of a common property line that is represented by an improvement which acts as a demarcation of the property line is called a:

Answer 2

common boundary improvement.

Question 3

An ________ is an improvement on real estate which extends onto real estate belonging to another person without their consent.

Answer 3

encroachment

Question 4

The property which benifits from an eassement is referred to as the:

Answer 4

dominant tenement.

Question 5

An belongs to an individual and is their personal right.

Answer 5

easement in gross

Question 6

______ easements restrict an owner’s ability to maintain or construct improvements which interfere with a neighbor’s solar energy system.

Answer 6

Solar

Question 7

If a property is landlocked, the owner of the property will most likely be able to aquire an:

Answer 7

easement by necessity.

Question 8

An easement is terminated by ________ if the easement holder places an excessive burden on the property encumbered by the easement.

Answer 8

forfeiture

Question 9

A _________ is any wrongful and unauthorized entry onto real estate in the possession of another.

Answer 9

trespass

Question 10

________ referes to a method of acquiring title to real estate owned by another by openly maintaining exclusive possession of the property for a period of five years and paying all property taxes.

Answer 10

Adverse possession