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Fortune Academy Chapter 1
Real Property Overview
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Real Estate & Planning
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07/31/2013

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