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1
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What does Real Property include?

A

Real property includes:

  • Land
  • Buildings fixed to the land, and
  • Property under/above the land.

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2
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What are the characteristics of a deed?

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A deed must be in writing.

Signed Description of Property Delivered and Recorded.

3
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What are the characteristics of a Mortgage?

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A mortgage must be in writing.

Signed Description of property Delivered.

4
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What are the characteristics of a lease?

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  • No writing required if less than one year.
  • Warranty of habitability is implied.
  • Death does not terminate a lease.
  • Sale of property does not terminate a lease.
5
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What is personal property?

A

Personal property includes:

  • Tangible property such as cars, equipment, etc.
  • Intangible property such as patents, trademarks, copyrights etc.
6
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What are the three requirements for a gift?

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Three requirements for a gift:

  • Intent for it to be a gift
  • Delivery of the gift
  • Acceptance of the gift
7
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What are the rights of found property?

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Lost property - Finder’s rights to property are less than Owner’s.

Abandoned property - Finder’s rights to property are greater than Owner’s.

8
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What is tenancy in common?

A

There is an undivided interest in a portion of the property.

Upon death, the property goes to decedent’s heirs.

9
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What is joint tenancy?

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In a joint tenancy, there is an undivided interest in the entire property.

Upon death, the property goes to other joint tenants.