Property owner ship Flashcards
(192 cards)
An ALTA policy protects beyond a CLTA policy by protecting what
The location or property lines according to a formal survey
By the use of police powers, the general plan can be implemented by all, except:
adopting a retroactive zoning ordinance
Which of the following is not a lien?:
a. property taxes
b. a judgement
c. an encroachment
d. a mortgage
an encroachment
*An encroachment is a building or improvement that extends over the boundary line and onto a neighbor’s property without their permission.
Who enforces the State Housing Act?:
building inspector
When purchasing a property in a California land project, how much time is the buyer given in order to cancel their transaction and be entitled to a refund?:
14 calendar days
Zoning laws are based upon the legitimacy of the:
established right of police power and government.
The Williamson Act was created in 1965 to benefit:
farmland owners by providing them with lower property taxes
A title company representative would be familiar with an “abstract of title clause.” This is:
a written summary of change of ownership or claim on the property being examined
A lien can be created by recording what
a mortgage
Mrs. Willis contracted Top Notch Roofing to place a new tile roof on her single family home. If for some reason Mrs. Willis refused to pay the bill for the work done, Top Notch Roofing could file a lien for the payment due. What is the name of the encumbrance that would be created by taking such action?
specific lien
A city’s master plan would include:
a. any or all of these
b. water and utilities
c. commercial, residential, and recreational zones
d. the ability to develop a better traffic flow system
a. any or all of these
What do a landlord owned apartment building and a condominium have in common?:
occupants of both have an estate in real property.
A lien that has been created by court action and covers all of the debtor’s property in the county where it was recorded is called:
a general lien
What type of estate is of “indefinite duration”?
estate of inheritance
What is the difference between a judgment lien and a mechanics lien?:
Mechanics liens may take priority, much earlier than when they are recorded
hree years into a 20 year lease, the lessor and the lessee both agree to terminate the lease and no further payment is asked. This action is this known as:
surrender
What is the procedure when imposing restrictions on a new subdivision development?:
Record the restrictions with the county recorder with reference to the deed and each parcel
The disclosure for California’s Energy Conservation has a provision that newly constructed homes must disclose their:
R-Value of insulation
Any judgment lien that is recorded against a property would be:
an involuntary lien
- Any judgment lien is involuntary.
An easement and a license differ in that a license:
can be revoked or cancelled
Which of the following situations would not cause a building to be declared substandard?:
The electrical wiring is working properly and when it was originally installed, it complied with laws. However, it does not comply with current electrical building codes.
Why would an architect have a plot map drawn?:
To guide construction, placement, and related improvements to the property
In a condominium the sidewalks are:
a common area
How is real property different from personal property?:
Real property is immovable by law, while personal property is movable