Question 1

The covenant of quiet enjoyment imposes liability on the landlord for the unlawful acts of third persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The lessor has the right to the exclusive possession of the premises during the term of the lease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Except in the case of a tenancy at will,a lease is generally not terminated by the death,insanity,or bankruptcy of either party

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim,a third party,she has ___________ her lease and she __________ for further rent payments and any restrictions in the lease will be construed in favor of the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   subleased, remains liable, landlord.
B)   assigned, remains liable, landlord.
C)   assigned, is not liable, tenant.
D)   assigned, remains liable, tenant.

Question 5

A provision in a residential lease excusing a landlord from liability for damage caused by water,snow,or ice is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   enforceable
B)   enforceable, but only in those areas of the United States that are unusually exposed to adverse weather conditions
C)   void
D)   voidable

Question 6

A __________ action restores the property to the landlord's possession unless the tenant complies with payment requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)   forcible entry and detainer
B)   forcible exit and retainer
C)   passive entry and detainer
D)   passive exit and retainer

Question 7

If the sewer continually backed up through the toilets in the rented premises,the tenant could claim constructive eviction,but would be able to stay until the landlord fixed it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A lessor can always refuse to renew the lease of a tenant who reports the landlord to the fire department for violation of fire safety laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are examples of legal restrictions that may be imposed on a tenant's deposit except: ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   A statutory limitation on the amount of the deposit.
B)   A requirement that the landlord hold the deposit in a trust fund.
C)   A requirement that the landlord pay interest for the period the deposit is held.
D)   A requirement that the landlord can use the security deposit for back rent.

Question 10

Failure of a landlord to provide pest control as stated in the lease,despite numerous requests from tenants,is tantamount to: ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment.
B)   a physical eviction.
C)   active waste.
D)   a constructive eviction.

Question 11

A tenancy for an indefinite time period that may be terminated at any time by landlord or tenant is called a tenancy: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   at will.
B)   for years.
C)   at sufferance.
D)   from year to year.

Question 12

A provision in a residential lease stating that the landlord cutting off heat or water will not constitute an eviction is: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   valid.
B)   a stipulation.
C)   a covenant.
D)   unconscionable.

Question 13

Suppose Johnny (a guest)comes to visit Maria at her apartment.For weeks the tenants have been complaining about 'wobbly' hand railings on the stairs,but the landlord has not fixed them.While climbing the stairs Johnny falls off and is seriously injured.True of False: the landlord is not liable in this case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 50: Leases

Except in the case of a tenancy at will,a lease is generally not terminated by the death,insanity,or bankruptcy of either party

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If Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim,a third party,she has _ her lease and she for further rent payments and any restrictions in the lease will be construed in favor of the _.

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A provision in a residential lease stating that the landlord cutting off heat or water will not constitute an eviction is: __________.

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If the sewer continually backed up through the toilets in the rented premises,the tenant could claim constructive eviction,but would be able to stay until the landlord fixed it.

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All of the following are examples of legal restrictions that may be imposed on a tenant's deposit except: ___________.

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A provision in a residential lease excusing a landlord from liability for damage caused by water,snow,or ice is __________.

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A tenancy for an indefinite time period that may be terminated at any time by landlord or tenant is called a tenancy: __________.

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The lessor has the right to the exclusive possession of the premises during the term of the lease.

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Failure of a landlord to provide pest control as stated in the lease,despite numerous requests from tenants,is tantamount to: ___________.

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A lessor can always refuse to renew the lease of a tenant who reports the landlord to the fire department for violation of fire safety laws.

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A __________ action restores the property to the landlord's possession unless the tenant complies with payment requirements.

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The covenant of quiet enjoyment imposes liability on the landlord for the unlawful acts of third persons.

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Exam 50: Leases

Except in the case of a tenancy at will,a lease is generally not terminated by the death,insanity,or bankruptcy of either party

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If Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim,a third party,she has ___________ her lease and she __________ for further rent payments and any restrictions in the lease will be construed in favor of the _________.

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A provision in a residential lease stating that the landlord cutting off heat or water will not constitute an eviction is: __________.

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If the sewer continually backed up through the toilets in the rented premises,the tenant could claim constructive eviction,but would be able to stay until the landlord fixed it.

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All of the following are examples of legal restrictions that may be imposed on a tenant's deposit except: ___________.

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A provision in a residential lease excusing a landlord from liability for damage caused by water,snow,or ice is __________.

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A tenancy for an indefinite time period that may be terminated at any time by landlord or tenant is called a tenancy: __________.

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The lessor has the right to the exclusive possession of the premises during the term of the lease.

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Failure of a landlord to provide pest control as stated in the lease,despite numerous requests from tenants,is tantamount to: ___________.

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A lessor can always refuse to renew the lease of a tenant who reports the landlord to the fire department for violation of fire safety laws.

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A __________ action restores the property to the landlord's possession unless the tenant complies with payment requirements.

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The covenant of quiet enjoyment imposes liability on the landlord for the unlawful acts of third persons.

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If Joan transfers her entire lease to Jim,a third party,she has _ her lease and she for further rent payments and any restrictions in the lease will be construed in favor of the _.

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