Private Restrictions on Land Use

Andie's parcel of land is landlocked but she has the right to gain access to her land by passing through the adjacent property. This is an example of which kind of easement?

• easement of gross

• easement by necessity

• easement by restriction

• easement by prescription

Which kind of lien is a property tax (ad valorem tax) lien?

• specific, voluntary

• general, involuntary

• general, voluntary

• specific, involuntary

Which of these is NOT a common way a cloud on a title is created?

• a non-probated will

• fraud by a developer

• a sale done without a real estate agent

• divorce

Which of the following agencies would NOT be able to put a tax lien on a property if the associated taxes weren't paid?

• HOA

• city tax office

• IRS

• county tax office

A deed restriction in a neighborhood requires a 15-foot setback. The local zoning regulations specify a minimum of a 10-foot setback. Which rule must be followed and why?

• The zoning regulation, because it was put in place by the city council.

• The deed restriction, because it is the most local

• The zoning regulation, because it is the least strict.

• The deed restriction, because it is the strictest.

If a seller has liens on their property and they don't terminate them before closing, what happens to the liens?

• They must be paid or it will not be possible to close.

• They are nullified.

• They follow the seller to their next property.

• They stay with the property.

What is TRUE about licenses and encroachments?

• They are not considered encumbrances because they don't affect title.

• They are the two most common types of easements

• They both create a cloud on the title.

• They are two different categories of deed restrictions.

When Jim added his new driveway, a portion of it was on Mary's property. This is an example of what?

• easement

• judgement

• encumbrance

• encroachment

Which type of easement allows the owner of a landlocked parcel of land to gain access to their property?

• easement by restriction

• easement by prescription

• easement in gross

• easement by necessity

Dr. Mason defaults on his mortgage and the bank forecloses on this home. A mortgage lien is described in this situation. What is this also considered to be?

• involuntary lien

• general lien

• specific lien

• vendor's lien