REE 3433 Quiz review
Jason and Sonny were at a cocktail party. Suddenly, Luis walked up to Sonny and said,
"You set fire to my warehouse" and punched him on his face. Sonny can sue under the
theory of: - ANS-intentional tort
The same activity can result in liability under trespass, nuisance or strict liability
theories. - ANS-True
A person has the right to engage in certain criminal activities in the privacy of her own
home, depending upon state law. - ANS-True
A traveling salesman who calls upon a homeowner to sell his wares would be initially be
considered an invitee. - ANS-False
If a landowner is aware that a trespasser is on the property most states require only that
he exercise reasonable care in making sure the trespasser is not injured. - ANS-True
In the absence of a lease provision, a tenant usually may use the property for any legal
purpose. - ANS-True
Nikki, a UCF student invites her mom and brother to stay with her during the holiday
break. In legal terms, when staying in Nikki's home, Nikki's mom and brother shall be
considered: - ANS-licensees
A landlord may be held liable for injuries on the premises where the injuries:
a. occurred in an area controlled by the landlord.
b. resulted from the landlord's attempt to repair the property --even when the landlord
had no duty to repair.
c. were caused by a criminal.
d. all of the above. - ANS-d. all of the above.
If a lease expressly prohibits "assignment" by the tenant, the tenant is also expressly
forbidden from subletting the property. - ANS-False
, Under the doctrine of independent covenants, if an apartment is defective, the tenant
can in a number of states:
a. withhold rent.
b. use the rent to repair the defect.
c. pay reduced rent.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above - ANS-e. none of the above
Hank entered Polly's store to purchase a bottle of wine. Hank sought and was granted
permission to drink from a drinking fountain in a restricted area of the store. After
drinking from the, fountain, Hank entered another, separate restricted area. Hank is: -
ANS-a trespasser
Christine was living in a house for several years prior to the time Sadie moved into the
house next door. After a year of living there, Sadie put up a fence on her side yard
bordering Christine's yard on what Sadie truly thought was the correct boundary for her
property. After 25 years, Christine was selling her property and the purchaser hired a
surveyor, only to find out that Sadie's fence encroached on to Christine's property by
five feet. In most states, Sadie can now claim the five foot strip of land by adverse
possession. - ANS-True
When a person misplaces or loses personal property, the finder of the property is
always considered to be the owner. - ANS-False
It is not possible for an interest in real estate to pass to a widow upon her husband's
death under: - ANS-A Deed
Under eminent domain, the most important issue facing modern courts is whether: -
ANS-There has been a taking
In purchasing a condominium, the most important document to the buyer is the Master
Deed. The Master Deed in most cases:
a. authorizes a Board of Directors to administer the condominium affairs pursuant to the
bylaws and to assess the owners in order to adequately maintain the condominium.
b. describes the condominium units and the common. areas and any restrictions on
their use.
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