Real Estate Exam 1,009 Q&A #401-600 Flashcards
The 1866 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of ______.
race
An owner that does not use the service of a broker and does not discriminant in advertising is _______ from the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
exempt
Lenders that refuse to make loans in certain geographic areas based on social or economic considerations are practicing _______.
Redlining
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, owners are required to make modifications to properties to comply with the Act whenever the modifications are _______ _______.
Economically Feasible
A lease payment that increases based on a portion of the income received by a tenant is called a _______ lease.
Percentage
When all rights under lease have been transferred for the entire lease period, the process is called a/an ____________.
assignment
Federal law governing telephone solicitations prohibits calls to residences after _______.
9:00 PM
If a landlord requires a security deposit, the landlord must:
a. deposit the funds in compliance with Chapter 475, Florida statutes.
b. notify the tenant of the location of the funds within 20 days of receiving the funds.
c. pay interest at the rate of 5% per year, with disbursements at least once each year.
d. return the funds within 15 days after the tenant vacates the premise or give notice of the intention to impose a claim against the security deposit by certified mail.
d. return the funds within 15 days after the tenant vacates the premise or give notice of the intention to impose a claim against the security deposit by certified mail.
What term is used to describe a situation in which a real estate licensee tells a customer an advertised property is available for sale when it is?
a. steering
b. channeling
c. conspiring
d. blockbusting
a. steering
A broker that induces owners to list or sell on the basis the neighborhood is deterioration due to minority influences is guilty of:
a. steering
b. channeling
c. conspiring
d. blockbusting
d. blockbusting
A property owner is registered on both the state and federal “do not call” lists. Solicitation calls to this owner by a licensee:
a. may only be made between 9 AM and 8 PM.
b. may not be made when representing a buyer.
c. could result in a fine of up to $15,000.
d. are not permitted when attempting to obtain a listing.
d. are not permitted when attempting to obtain a listing.
Mary and Louise open a beauty shop in a regional mall. Their lease requires a portion of business income to be paid in addition to the periodic rent. What type of lease to they have?
a. flat
b. step-up
c. percentage
d. graduated
c. percentage
A five-year lease of a 10,000-square-foot warehouse prohibits assignment. After two years the tenant is unable to continue with the full rent payments and arranges with another tenant to take over one half of the space and pay one half of the rent for the remaining term. This arrangement is:
a. a violation of the terms of the lease.
b. a sublease
c. in violation statute 83
d. illegal
b. a sublease
Discrimination based on religion is prohibited by the:
a. civil rights act of 1866
b. Civil rights act of 1968
c. Civil rights at 1964
d. Fair Housing Amendments of 1988
b. Civil rights act of 1968
Three legal rights contained in the bundle of rights include _______, _______ and _______ _______.
possession, disposition, and quiet enjoyment
_______ rights allow a property owner whose property borders on a river or stream the use of the water.
Riparian
A _______ and _______ may hold a tenancy by the entireties.
husband and wife
A joint tenancy and a tenancy by the entireties both include a right of _______ .
survivorship
The estate that may be created by the same or different deeds is the tenancy _______.
in common. (no right of survivorship)
If title passes upon the death of a life tenant to a party other than the original grantor, the party receiving the ownership rights is called a _______.
remainderman
The right to occupy specific space granted by a Cooperative Association is known as a _______ _______.
proprietary lease
Ownership of _______ _______ _______to distinguishes ownership in a cooperative association.
shares of stock
Property that is exempt from execution of foreclosure to satisfy a personal debt of the head of household can be up to 1/2 acre within the city or up to ___ acres outside the city.
160
Able, who holds the title in fee simple, deeds land to Baker to enjoy until his death. At that time Charlie is to receive title to the land. Baker’s interest in the land is known as
a. a fee simple estate
b. life estate
c. remainder estate
d. estate for years
b. life estate
Based on the information in the previous question Charlie’s interest in the land is a
a. Reversion estate.
b. Remainder estate.
c. Estate for years.
d. Joint estate.
b. Remainder estate
The full bundle of rights and real property includes
a. Destruction, use and extinction.
b. Destruction, use and enjoyment.
c. Use, expatriation, and enjoyment.
d. Disposition, use, and exclusion.
e. Disposition, possession, and quiet enjoyment
e. Disposition, possession, and quiet enjoyment
Tests used by courts to determine whether an item is real or personal property include:
a. intent, relationship of the parties, method of annexation and adaptation.
b. Intent, abandonment, redemption and accretion.
c. Size, annexation, avulsion and adaptation.
d. Intent, size, annexation and redemption.
a. intent, relationship of the parties, method of annexation and adaptation.
The four unities required to create a joint tenancy are
a. Interest, survivorship, possession and time.
b. Possession, deed, title and time.
c. Possession, interest, time and title.
d. Person, use, and interest and purpose.
c. Possession, interest, time and title.
Paul and Paula are husband-and-wife. They own property as tenants by that entireties. They divorce without a property settlement. Unless otherwise decreed by court, they now hold title as
a. Joint tenants.
b. Tenants in common.
c. Tenants by the entireties.
d. Joint tenants with the right of survivorship.
b. Tenants in common.
What rights does a property owner have to the use of water flowing over or through his or her land?
a. Riparian
b. Littoral
c. Flowage
d. Aquifer
a. Riparian
A potential purchaser of the new timeshare can cancel the track at contract without penalty within how many days?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
a. 10
Which statement best describes a tenancy at sufferance?
a. the tenant suffers from the landlords failure to maintain the property.
b. The landlord suffers from the tenants failure to pay rent.
c. The lease instrument is valid.
d. The tenant remained in possession after expiration of the lease.
d.The tenant remained in possession after expiration of the lease.
Legal rights being conveyed are expressed in the ________clause.
Habendum
The quitclaim contains _______warrants
No
Title to real property passes to the grantee when the deed is _______ and _______.
Delivered, Accepted (takes place at closing)
Title by adverse possession may be obtained after _______ years
Seven
Recording a document in the public records provides _______ notice.
Constructive
To be valid, a deed must be signed by the_______ and _______witnesses.
Grantor, two (grantee doesnt have to sign)
Legal rights being conveyed are expressed in the _______ clause.
Habendum
Actual notice is provided by _______ _______.
Physical possession
The _______ title policy is transferable; the _______ is not.
Lenders (mortgagee), mortgagor
_______, _______, and _______ are classified as superior liens.
Real estate taxes, special assessments, and federal estate taxes
Which clause and the deed states the interest being conveyed?
a. Habendum
b. Reddendum
c. Release
d. Seisin
Habendum
Which statement is correct concerning a quitclaim deed? A. The only warrant contained in the deed is a warrant of seisin
B. The grantor cannot transfer ownership under a quitclaim deed
C. A quitclaim deed transfers temporary title
D. it may be used to cure defects in title
D. it may be used to cure defects in title (best for the grantor)
Zoning is an example of which government limitation over private property rights? A. Police power B. Eminent domain C. Escheat D. Taxation
A. Police power
To obtain title by adverse possession requires
A. Possession of the property for one month.
B. Paying taxes on the property for two years.
C. Notorious, open, hostile, adverse and exclusive possession of the property for seven or more consecutive years.
D open and continuous use for 20 or more years.
C. Notorious, open, hostile, adverse and exclusive possession of the property for seven or more consecutive years.
(involuntary alienation)
What type of notice is considered to be the best proof of ownership? A. Actual B. Constructive C. Implied D. Expressed
B. Constructive
Recording in public record
The most accurate method of legally describing property is the _____ _____ _____ method.
metes and bounds
The initial reference point in a metes and bounds legal description is the _____, then the _____ _____ _____.
Monument, point of beginning
A township is _____ miles square and contains _____ square miles.
6, 36
There are _____ square feet in an acre.
43,560
There are _____ feet in a mile.
5280
There are _____ acres in a section
640
Properties located in subdivided areas are usually described using the _____ method
Lot and block
Damages specified in a contract are _______ damages
Liquidated
A contract wholly in writing may be enforced for _______ years specified by the _______ _______ _______.
Five years, statute of limitations
The parties to an option are the _______, who is the owner of the property, and the _______, who is the potential purchaser.
Optionor, optionee
When all terms and conditions are NOT fully expressed, a contract is referred to as being: A. Implied B. Bilateral C. Parole D. Executory
A. Implied
Which statute requires a purchase and sale contract to be in writing to be enforceable? A. Chapter 475 B. Chapter 120 C. Statue of limitations D. Statute of frauds
D. Statute of frauds
The time. For enforcement of the contract is established by the A. Statute of frauds B. Statute of limitations C. Real estate license law D. State courts
B. Statute of limitations
The estimate that contains the amount of the loan, interest-rate, payment provisions and other terms of the loan is the _____ _____.
Promissary Notes
The right of a borrower to cure a default prior to foreclosure is called the _____ _____ _____.
Equity of redemption
The legal instrument which evidences the debt and states that interest rate, term, payment requirement and other information related to the loan is the A. Promissory note B. Contract C. Lien D. mortgage
A. Promissory Note
When financing the purchase of real estate, the mortgagor A. Gives a mortgage to a mortgagee B. Takes a mortgage from a mortgagee C. Gives a mortgage to a borrower D. Takes a mortgage from a lender
A. Gives a mortgage to a mortgagee
In order to qualified for a FHA 203b insured mortgage loan, an applicants housing expense ratio cannot exceed A. 25% B. 28% C. 31% D. 43%
C. 31%
The party that holds title to real property and a lien theory state is the A. Trustee B. Mortgagor C. mortgagee D. Beneficiary
B. Mortgagor
The right of a mortgagor in default to pay all money owned and prevent the sale of property at foreclosure is called the equity of A. Redemption B. Estoppel C. Defeasance D. Release
A. Equity of redemption
To discount points on a 7% loan increase the effective rate of interest on the loan to approximately A. 7 1/8% B. 7 1/4% C. 7 1/2% D. 7 3/4%
B. 7 1/4%
Funds remaining after all liens had been paid following a foreclosure sale belong to the
A. Sheriff of the county in which the property is located
B. Clerk of the Circuit Court
C. Mortgagor
D. Mortgagee
C. Mortgagor
The real estate settlement procedures act (RESPA) does NOT require
A. Disclosure of a good faith estimate of closing costs
B. Use of the HUD -1 settlement statement form at closing
C. Receipt by a borrower of a booklet entitled “settlement costs and you.”
D. Disclosure of the annual percentage rate (APR)
D. Disclosure of the annual percentage rate (APR)
The process of qualifying a borrower and a property in connection with the loan application is known as mortgage _____.
Underwriting
Life insurance companies are the largest source of funds for _____ loans.
Shopping center (nonresidential)
The least effective tool the Federal Reserve system has to affect the money supply is changes in the _____ _____.
Discount rate
The primary mortgage market is where loans are _____.
Originated
A loan applicant’s past credit history indicates his or her _____ to honor debt obligations, and his or her income is a measure of the _____ to repay the loan.
Willingness, ability
The major source of funds for large shopping center real estate developments are A. Savings and loan associations B. Commercial banks C. Life Insurance companies D. Mutual savings banks
C. Life Insurance companies
It’s the Federal Reserve Board decides to purchase government securities in the open market, the effect will be to
A. Decrease the money supply and cause interest rates to increase
B. Increase the money supply and cause interest rates to decrease
C. Limited amount of money member banks may use for loan purposes, causing interest rates to increase
D. Create a “tight money” market
B. Increase the money supply and cause interest rates to decrease
Which group of financial institutions traditionally preferred to make short-term loans for construction?
a. mutual savings banks
b. savings and loan associations
c. life insurance companies using a mortgage banker
d. commercial banks
d. commercial banks