CP CP Real Property Law 2

Question 1

California's unlawful detainer (eviction) process requires a landlord to first serve which notice for non-payment of rent?

Accepted Answer

3-day notice to pay rent or quit

Answer

Before filing an unlawful detainer for non-payment of rent, a California landlord must serve a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit under Code of Civil Procedure § 1161.

Question 2

Proposition 13, passed by California voters in 1978, primarily affects real property by:

Accepted Answer

Capping annual property tax increases at 2% until the property is sold

Answer

Proposition 13 limits annual property tax increases to 2% until the property is sold or transferred, at which point it is reassessed to current market value.

Question 3

An easement appurtenant in California real property law:

Accepted Answer

Benefits a dominant tenement and burdens a servient tenement, running with the land

Answer

An easement appurtenant attaches to and benefits a dominant parcel while burdening a servient parcel; it runs with the land and transfers automatically with the property.

Question 4

Under California law, a seller of residential property must provide the buyer with which mandatory disclosure form?

Accepted Answer

Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)

Answer

California Civil Code § 1102 requires residential property sellers to complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) disclosing known material defects.

Question 5

A lis pendens (Notice of Pendency of Action) in California real property law is used to:

Accepted Answer

Provide constructive notice to potential buyers that litigation affecting title is pending

Answer

A lis pendens is recorded to give constructive notice that a lawsuit affecting title or possession of real property is pending, clouding title and deterring third-party purchasers.

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