Ca Real Estate Principles Ch 7

Front 1

If a lease has been terminated, yet a landlord continues to accept rent payments
from a tenant, the tenancy is now considered
A. An estate at will
B. An estate from period to period
C. Periodic tenancy
D. All of the above

Back 1

D. All of the above

Front 2

Payment, or rent, is also called:
A. Consideration
B. Lease assignment
C. Covenant
D. Fees

Back 2

A. Consideration

Front 3

A. The percent of fair market value a tenant is willing to pay.
B. A percentage of gross monthly profits that a tenant pays to the landlord.
C. The percent of open market value a landlord charges for rent.
D. The amount of rent a tenant pays plus a percentage of utilities and
other costs shared with the landlord.

Back 3

B. A percentage of gross monthly profits that a tenant pays to the landlord.

Front 4

How many times a year may a tenant make necessary repairs to a rental property,
and deduct the amount from rent?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Back 4

B. 2

Front 5

To whom may a landlord refuse to rent?
A. Tenants with children
B. Tenants based on their race
C. Tenants based on their religion
D. None of the above

Back 5

D. None of the above

Front 6

Which of the following statements is true?
A. In a sublease situation, the original tenant subleasing the apartment
to a secondary tenant will forfeit his or her interest in the lease.
B. An assignment of a lease allows the original tenant to return to the
property after a set period of time.
C. The tenant subleasing from the original tenant is responsible to the
landlord
D. An assignment of a lease relieves the original tenant from all
contractual obligations and transfers responsibility to the new tenant.

Back 6

D. An assignment of a lease relieves the original tenant from all
contractual obligations and transfers responsibility to the new tenant.

Front 7

A lease may be terminated by which of the following methods?
A. Expiration of the lease
B. Destruction of the property
C. Eviction
D. All of the above

Back 7

D. All of the above

Front 8

Upon termination of a lease, if the landlord accepts payment of rent from a tenant,
the tenancy is now considered?
A. Estate at will
B. Estate from period to period
C. Periodic tenancy
D. All of the above.

Back 8

D. All of the above.

Front 9

Payment, or rent, is also called
A. Consideration
B. Lease assignment
C. Covenant
D. Fee

Back 9

A. Consideration

Front 10

Which is considered the least desirable type of leasehold estate?
A. Estate for years
B. Estate from period to period
C. Estate at will
D. Estate at sufferance

Back 10

D. Estate at sufferance

Front 11

How long a duration must a lease be before it must be in writing?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years

Back 11

C. 1 year

Front 12

When is a tenant required to sign a lease?
A. Only when its duration is longer than one year
B. For contracts lasting 6 months or longer
C. A tenant must always sign the lease
D. Tenants are not required to sign any lease.

Back 12

D. Tenants are not required to sign any lease.

Front 13

What form of least transfer relieves the current tenant of all responsibility?
A. Assignment
B. Subleasing
C. Bilateral
D. Unilateral

Back 13

A. Assignment

Front 14

How many days must a landlord give a tenant before terminating a month-to-month
tenancy?
A. 29
B. 30
C. 31
D. 32

Back 14

B. 30

Front 15

A lease is considered which of the following
A. Chattel Real
B. Real Property
C. Personal Property
D. Both A and C

Back 15

D. Both A and C

Front 16

Which of the following is NOT considered on of the four P’s of a lease requirement?
A. Property
B. Parties
C. Proprietor
D. Payment of rent

Back 16

C. Proprietor

Front 17

If there is a dispute between the landlord and tenant regarding a security deposit
from a residential rental, which must defend or justify the claim?
A. The landlord must prove that all charges taken out of the security deposit
are valid and appropriate, the tenant is assumed to be correct otherwise.
B. The tenant must prove that the landlord took too much out of the security
deposit by providing proof of prior damages paid for by the current security
deposit.
C. Neither the landlord nor tenant must prove their claim; the contract and
statement of condition filled out upon moving in will determine what damages
need to be charged to the current deposit.
D. A third party mediator will decide who is in the right and make a determination
accordingly.

Back 17

A. The landlord must prove that all charges taken out of the security deposit
are valid and appropriate, the tenant is assumed to be correct otherwise.

Front 18

What is the maximum-security deposit a landlord may charge on a furnished
residential apartment?
A. The greater of $1,000 or one month of rent.
B. Two month’s of rent.
C. Three month’s of rent
D. None of the above.

Back 18

C. Three month’s of rent

Front 19

Which one of the following characteristics does NOT describe a non-residential
security deposit?
A. Return the remainder of the tenant’s security deposit within 60 days.
B. Landlord must provide an itemized statement of charges taken out of the
security deposit.
C. Landlord does not have to provide an itemized statement of charges taken
out of the deposit.
D. Landlord can charge an unlimited security deposit.

Back 19

B. Landlord must provide an itemized statement of charges taken out of the
security deposit.

Front 20

Which of the following terms is different?
A. Rent
B. Consideration
C. Fee
D. Payment

Back 20

C. Fee

Front 21

Which best describes a percentage lease?
A. The percent of fair market value a tenant is willing to pay.
B. A percentage of monthly gross profits a tenant pays to the landlord.
C. The percent of open market value a landlord charges for property.
D. The amount of rent a tenant pays plus a percentage of the utilities and other
costs shared with the landlord.

Back 21

B. A percentage of monthly gross profits a tenant pays to the landlord.

Front 22

How many times a year may a tenant make necessary repairs to a rental property
and then deduct the amount from the rent?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Back 22

B. 2

Front 23

Which statement is true?
A. A landlord may immediately raise a tenants rent to offset the cost of repairs
performed or paid for by the tenant.
B. A landlord may evict a tenant for making or paying for necessary repairs to a
rental unit.
C. A landlord may not raise rent on a tenant who paid or made a necessary
repair.
D. A landlord may raise a tenant’s rent 180 days after making or paying for a
necessary repair.

Back 23

D. A landlord may raise a tenant’s rent 180 days after making or paying for a
necessary repair.

Front 24

Who may a landlord refuse to rent to?
A. Tenants with children
B. Tenants based on their race
C. Tenants based on their religion
D. None of the above.

Back 24

D. None of the above.

Front 25

Which of the following statements is true?
A. A. In a sublease situation, the original tenant subleasing the apartment to a
secondary tenant will forfeit his or her interest in the lease.
B. An assignment of a lease allows the original tenant to return to the property
after a set period of time.
C. The tenant subleasing from the original tenant is responsible to the landlord
D. An assignment of a lease relieves the original tenant from all contractual
obligations and transfers responsibility to the new tenant.

Back 25

D. An assignment of a lease relieves the original tenant from all contractual
obligations and transfers responsibility to the new tenant.

Front 26

A lease may be terminated by which of the following methods?
A. Expiration of the lease
B. Destruction of the property
C. Eviction
D. All of the above

Back 26

D. All of the above

Front 27

Which of the following is not a state or federal law protecting tenants from discrimination?
A. Fair Housing Amendment Act
B. Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
C. Unruh Civil Rights Act
D. Fair Housing and Employment Act

Back 27

B. Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act