Question

21. Nick has bought a house that comes with a small beachfront. Unfortunately, the beachfront is separated from the rest of Nick’s property by Jay’s property. Nick and Jay work out an agreement that allows Nick to cross Jay’s property to get to the beachfront. What is the correct term for this arrangement?

a. Lease

b. Easement

c. Right of access

d. Mortgage

22. The Dhyana Center has rented a space in a strip mall where it offers classes and lectures on meditation and zen practice. The lease is a standard commercial lease. A few months later, the owner of the strip mall leases the space next door to the Ewe Drumming Academy. While Ewe does not use amplification, the sounds of the drumming are loud and persistent enough to disturb the attendees at Dhyana. Attendance at Dhyana has fallen off since Ewe opened. Is there a violation of Dhyana’s right of quiet enjoyment?

a. No, because the right of quiet enjoyment limits actions by the landlord, not other tenants.

b. No, because there is no right of quiet enjoyment unless the lease specifically provides for one.

c. Yes, because attendance at Dhyana has dropped off.

d. Yes, because the activities at Ewe are disrupting the use of Dhyana’s space.

23. Lupe receives a letter from someone claiming to be her second cousin, Alberto. Alberto’s letter says that Lupe’s name is listed as one of the possible owners of a piece of property that has been in the family for many years, but the ownership is very confused. Alberto asks if he can purchase Lupe’s interest in the property. Lupe has no interest in getting embroiled in this controversy, so she agrees. What document should Lupe give to Alberto?

a. A general warranty deed

b. A mortgage

c. A quitclaim deed

d. A limited warranty deed

Answer 1

The correct options are:

21- B. An easement is the right to use or cross land, without the right to possess the land.

22- No, because the right of quiet enjoyment limits actions by the landlord, not other tenants.

The right of quiet enjoyment means that the landlord will not do anything to interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the property.

23- C. A quitclaim deed makes no warranty about the ownership ofproperty, but just releases such interest as the grantor may have