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The surface of the Earth extending downward to the center or the Earth and upward to infinity. |
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Water rights controlled by the tide. (for large bodies of water) |
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Water rights along flowing waters. (for rivers and streams) |
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Land plus things permanently attached. |
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Fixtures are determined by: |
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1. Intent 2. Method 3. Adaptation 4. Agreement |
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Something that is done to add value to a property. |
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All property that does not fit the definition of real property. |
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Fixtures used in a trade or business by a tennant. |
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A document that gives you a personal property interest in real property. |
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Two ways to lose land by nature. |
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Two ways to gain land by nature. |
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The mud or sand that builds up due to accretion. |
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Rights, beliefs and improvements that belong to real property. (water rights/additions) |
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Tangible and intangible features that add value to real property. (view/schools) |
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Survey system based on monuments that uses degrees and is used most commonly in SC. |
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The degree, quantity, nature and extent of ownership one has in real property. |
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Four Types of Leasehold Estates |
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1. Tenancy for Years 2. Periodic Tenancy 3. Tenancy at Will 4. Tenancy at Sufferance |
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Possession without ownership of real property for a definite period of time. |
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Possession without ownership from period to period. |
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Possession without ownership for an unspecified duration. |
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Possession without ownership without the consent of the owner. |
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Can a life estate be sold? |
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When does the end for a life estate? |
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With the death of the tenant. |
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When ownership of the property returns to the grantor. |
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When ownership of the property passes to a designated 3rd party (remainderman.) |
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The highest degree of interest in real estate that can be inherited. |
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Ownership of property by 2 or more persons with the right of survivorship. |
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The 4 Unities of Joint Tenancy |
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1. Possession 2. Interest 3. Time 4. Title |
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Ownership of property by 2 or more people where each owner has a complete possession of the property. |
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Main distinction of Tenancy in Common |
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What unity is required for Tenancy in Common? |
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Sole ownership of a property. |
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What does it mean to own a cooperative? |
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Each owner holds stock and the comapny that runs the cooperative holds the title. |
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What does it mean to own a condominium? |
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Each owner holds a fee simple title. |
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The process of converting a cooperative or rental apartments into a condominium complex. |
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2 or more owners in a profitable joint venture. |
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The partner that contributes money and are only liable up to the amount they invest. |
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The partner that is fully invested in the property and have unlimited liability. |
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Rights included in the "bundle of legal rights" are... |
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Air, Water, Mineral, Possession, Leasing, Control, & Disposition |
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When should a permanent fixture be removed to be considered personal property? |
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Before it is listed for sale. |
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Real Estate Investment Trust |
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A business entity that gains at least 75% of its income from real estate, has at least 100 shareholders, and distributes at least 95% of its income to its shareholders. |
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Lot, Block and Subdivision |
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Recorded plat map subdivision regulations. |
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Life Estate Pur Autre Vie |
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Ownership by deed or will that ends with the life of a 3rd party. |
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Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) |
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A combination of both a partnership and a corporation. |
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A legal organisation created by state laws where owners purchase stock. |
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