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CA State Certified Appraiser Legal Things
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1. Noun: The action of pulling or tearing away. The sudden separation of land from one property and its attachment to another - esp. by flooding or a change in the course of a river.
easement appurtenant
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
Avulsion
Tenants in common
2. If a property has more than one owner - and upon death of one of the owners the deceased rights to the property is passed to the surviving owners - this is called...
The Landlord will receive his payments from Y the Lessee
Accredition
Joint Tenants
Encroachment
3. If a owner has a partial ownership or a lease for a specified amount of time - this would be called a...
Time share
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
The River Real esatate tycoons dominat tenement was destroyed with the Bayou Burger joint.
The types and density of land use - the present and future use of land - and the frontage and size of building
4. River Real Estate Tycoons just purchased an office property next to the Wafflesnake Bayou. Because the office property lacked sufficient parking - they contacted the Bayou Burger Joint next door who agreed to an easement allowing them use of seven sp
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Leasehold
Escheat
Legal forces
5. (an) Esement defined in general terms - without a definite location or description
Real estate Taxes
Floating easement
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
Pud
6. When any interest possessed by the grantor is conveyed to the grantee - without any warranties this is called...
Using the principle of Chattel - The appraiser did not include the washer and furniture in the final estimate of value
Profit
Deed
Quitclaim deed
7. The Smith's converted their garage into an apartment for an elderly relative without government approval. This would be an example of...
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Profit
Illegal use
Dominant tenement
8. Albert is selling is house and has been informed that a potential buyer has submitted an offer that includes his clothes washer and furniture in the sale. Albert accepted the offer without addendum. Which of the following best describes the actions o
Mortgage
Dominant tenement
Tenants in common
Using the principle of Chattel - The appraiser did not include the washer and furniture in the final estimate of value
9. this easement may be 'granted' or 'reserved' in a deed or other legal instrument. Alternatively - it may be incorporated by reference to a subdivision plan by 'dedication' - or in a restrictive covenant in the agreement of an owners association.
Taxation
Mortgage
Express easement
Leased fee
10. Which of the following best describes installment or land contract?
A method of selling Real estate whereby the purchaser takes possession and pays for the property in regular installments while the sellers retains title until the property is paid in full
Leased fee
Dominant tenement
easement appurtenant
11. ______ are warranties by the grantor and the grantor's heirs to defend against all claims caused by the actions or omissions of the grantor or grantor's heirs.
Zone A
Deed
Floating easement
Special warrantee deeds
12. When a corporation owns a building and the residents of the building own stock in the corporation - this is called what form of special ownership?
Illegal use
Co-op
easement appurtenant
Mortgage
13. If 'FRED' built his new home - but his large kitchen extended past his property line and into is neighbor's property this would be called an...
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Encroachment
A method of selling Real estate whereby the purchaser takes possession and pays for the property in regular installments while the sellers retains title until the property is paid in full
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
14. The document that states all the rights of use and the occupancy of the property for a given period of time and a given amount of rent is called ___
Dominant tenement
Public utility and Both the City and County governments
The Landlord will receive his payments from Y the Lessee
Lease
15. When a lease is created - the appropriate term for the owner's benefit is...
Leased fee
Public utility and Both the City and County governments
Legal forces
Encroachment
16. Which of the following major forces of influence on real estate value covers zoning?
Co-op
Legal forces
Mortgage
17.5
17. Arnold bought a summer home on the shore of Eagle Bear Lake five years ago. Over the years - the water has receded and left his dock permanently surrounded by dry land. What is this an example of?
Tax Description
Co-op
Reliction
Leased fee
18. immobile - heterogeneous and has long asset life?
Real estate Tax
Real estate
Joint Tenants
Accredition
19. Which of the following is a zoning classification for a subdivision that sets density limits and allows dwellings to be clustered?
Pud
Legal forces
Real estate
Dominant tenement
20. If a property tax rate is 1.7% of assessed value - what would the mill rate be?
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17.5
Dominant tenement
Public utility and Both the City and County governments
21. Public limitations on free exercise of private property are...
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Deed
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
17
22. For the past several years - high waters have been dumping substantial amounts of soil onto Doug's property. This event is known as...
A method of selling Real estate whereby the purchaser takes possession and pays for the property in regular installments while the sellers retains title until the property is paid in full
Accredition
Tax Description
Real estate Taxes
23. 'runs with the land' - easement that generally transfers automatically when the dominant estate is transferred.
Accredition
Direction
The types and density of land use - the present and future use of land - and the frontage and size of building
easement appurtenant
24. When a lease is created - the appropriate term for the tenant's benefit is...
Reliction
Leasehold
Real estate Taxes
Real estate Tax
25. Alfred and James wrote up a lease agreement that would give Alfred (the tenant) the right to extend the lease when it expires. Although Alfred is not obligated to extend the lease - if the option is exercised - the payment amount and the length of th
Illegal use
Renewal option
Zone A
Time share
26. In area analysis - some examples of political-governmental factors which influence the price of homes are...
Zone A
Access to Police and Fire protection - Access to recreation and schools - Planning Zoning - and Subdivision rights
Illegal use
Time share
27. What is the method of legal description that is used in subdivisions?
Public utility and Both the City and County governments
Lot and Block
Leasehold
Legal forces
28. What is the term that means 'going to the state'?
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Floating easement
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Escheat
29. One source of data for use in the comparable sales approach - is deed recordings. Which of the following is/are true?
Eminent domain
Recorded deeds contain information on the legal description - date of transfer - grantor - grantee - encumbrances and deed restrictions.
Lot and Block
Police power and eminent domain
30. When the government regulates the land use for the good of the public - this is called...
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Access to Police and Fire protection - Access to recreation and schools - Planning Zoning - and Subdivision rights
Profit
Police power
31. 'X' leased his property to 'Y' - who in turn sub-leased the property to 'Z'. Which of the following Statements is true.
The Landlord will receive his payments from Y the Lessee
Deed recordation
Co-op
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
32. River Real Estate Tycoons just purchased an office property next to the Wafflesnake Bayou. Because the office property lacked sufficient parking - they contacted the Bayou Burger Joint next door who agreed to an easement allowing them use of seven sp
The River Real esatate tycoons dominat tenement was destroyed with the Bayou Burger joint.
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Special warrantee deeds
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
33. The recording of a deed that provides everyone with a notice that a valid conveyance has occurred is called...
Pud
Quitclaim deed
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
Deed recordation
34. A lien that would usually take priority would be which of the following: Judgement - Real estate Tax - Mechanics Lien - Mortgage?
Special warrantee deeds
Real estate Tax
The River Real esatate tycoons dominat tenement was destroyed with the Bayou Burger joint.
Lot and Block
35. Cecil hired a contractor to repair a sinking foundation. Unfortunately for the contractor - Cecil failed to pay for the completed work. Which of the following would incorrectly describe the likely events.
Quitclaim deed
Direction
Taxation
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
36. (Legal interest)The right to remove something from another's land such as minerals etc. is commonly called...
Boundaries
does not give constructive notice
Profit
Police power and eminent domain
37. Which is the superior lien?
Real estate Taxes
Tenants in common
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Time share
38. In the term 'Metes and Bounds' - what does the word 'Bounds' mean?
Zone A
Direction
Taxation - Eminent domain and Police power
Special warrantee deeds
39. Which of the following can use the right of Eminent Domain?
Joint Tenants
Time share
Public utility and Both the City and County governments
Zone A
40. The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use - with payment of compensation.
The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Leasehold
Tenants in common
Eminent domain
41. In which flood hazard boundary map is the greatest hazard?
The River Real esatate tycoons dominat tenement was destroyed with the Bayou Burger joint.
Lot and Block
Zone A
Real estate Taxes
42. In site analysis - an appraiser needs a deed description to determine...
Boundaries
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The River Real esatate tycoons hold the Dominant tenement and Bayou Burger joint holds the Servient tenement
Quitclaim deed
43. The document that states all the real property interests or estate interest that includes all the information about surface rights and subsurface rights etc. is called the ___
Lot and Block
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
easement appurtenant
Deed
44. If a property had more than one owner and each owner has equal right to possession of the property. Upon death of one of the owners the deceased may leave his/her rights to the property to the living heirs - this would be considered what form of owne
The River Real esatate tycoons dominat tenement was destroyed with the Bayou Burger joint.
Legal forces
Tenants in common
Police power and eminent domain
45. Which of the following major forces of influence on real estate value covers supply and demand of housing?
Profit
Economic forces
Quitclaim deed
Any method for bringing wasted natural resources into productive use
46. Reclamation is defined as...
Police power and eminent domain
Any method for bringing wasted natural resources into productive use
Tax Description
Tenants in common
47. A loan that would be secured by the real property is called...
Tax Description
Recorded deeds contain information on the legal description - date of transfer - grantor - grantee - encumbrances and deed restrictions.
Mortgage
Leased fee
48. Which is the superior lien?: First Mortgage - IRS Tax Lien - merchants lien - Real estate Taxes
The Contractor puts a voluntary Lien on the home
Tenants in common
Legal forces
Real estate Taxes
49. A mortgage that has not been recorded or registered in the county in which the real estate is located...
Profit
Accredition
does not give constructive notice
Eminent domain
50. Zoning regulations are concerned with...
Recorded deeds contain information on the legal description - date of transfer - grantor - grantee - encumbrances and deed restrictions.
The types and density of land use - the present and future use of land - and the frontage and size of building
Eminent domain
Time share