Land Use Controls and Regulations Progress Exam 1

According to the Subdivided Lands Law of California, the Commissioner's Preliminary Report terminates:

• when the subdivider receives the Commissioner's Final Report.

• if any material change in the method of sales takes place.

• one year from the date issued.

•  any of the above

Recording which of the following actions would give the least protection against a mechanic's lien?

•  Notice of accession

• Notice of completion

• Notice of non-responsibility

• Notice of cessation

A receipt for a Final Public Report must be kept by the subdivider for:

• 3 yrs

• 2 yrs

• 5yrs

• none of the above

The most practical way to create restrictions on all lots in a new subdivision is to:

•  record a declaration of restrictions in the county where the subdivision is located.

• post them on the property.

•   insert them in all deeds to the lots.

• publish them in a legal newspaper.

A lien:

• must be specific.

• is classified as an encumbrance in the form of restriction on the title.

• in the form of a deed of trust or mortgage is classified as an involuntary lien.

• may be general or specific on real or personal property.

Deed restrictions are said to be in the form of a covenant or a condition. Which of the following would be a correct statement concerning covenants and conditions?

• The penalty for violation of a covenant is more severe than that for violation of a condition

• The penalty for violation of a condition would result from a court suit for damages

•   Both (a) and (b)

• Neither (a) nor (b)

Which of the following statements of fact best matches the term "lien?"

• contract of leasing

• contract of conveyance

• contract of money

• contract of pledge

Upon receiving his deed, the purchaser finds this statement in the deed: "Title subject to a recorded deed of trust in the amount of $12,000, current taxes, covenants, conditions, and restrictions in a declaration of restrictions recorded in Book 41483 Page 421 Official Records and an easement in favor of Pacific Telephone Corporation affecting said land for purposes of poles and conduits." From an analysis of the facts, which of the following is a correct statement?

• His title is encumbered with a lien and an easement but not with a deed restriction.

• The utility easement constitutes a restriction in gross.

• The taxes create a specific lien on his title.

• All of the above

The basic regulations of the housing and construction industries in this state are accomplished by the:

• State Contractors License Law.

•  local building codes.

• State Housing Act.

• any or all of the above

Which of the following is a lien?

• Zoning ordinances

•  An attachment

•   An encumbrance

• A homestead