Ownership and Land Use, 15% of the examination

Fixture

Personal property attached to real property in a way that makes it part of the realty.

The tests are remembered as MARIA: Method of attachment, Adaptability to the use of the property, Relationship of the parties, Intention of the person attaching it, and Agreement between the parties. Intention is generally weighted most heavily. A qualifying trade fixture installed by a business tenant can remain personal property and may be removed within the permitted time if removal does not cause the prohibited injury to the premises, subject to the lease and applicable law.

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Ownership and Land Use · 15%Classes of Property

A built-in dishwasher installed by the owner is what kind of property?

Written to DRE's published topic list. Not a real examination question, since reproducing those is a misdemeanor under B&P Code section 123.

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Property Ownership and Land Use Controls and RegulationsWhat can be owned, how it is held, and what limits its use. Distinguish ownership interests, public and private controls, environmental hazards, and California water-rights rules.15%Practice Ownership and Land Use35 questions on this area, every option explained.Practice

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