CP CP Real Property Law 1

Question 1

In California, title to real property held by two unmarried co-owners with equal shares and a right of survivorship is called:

Accepted Answer

Joint tenancy

Answer

Joint tenancy in California conveys equal shares with a right of survivorship, meaning a deceased co-owner's share automatically passes to the surviving co-owner(s).

Question 2

California's primary document used to transfer real property from a seller to a buyer is a:

Accepted Answer

Grant deed

Answer

A grant deed is the most common instrument for conveying real property in California; it implies covenants of title by the grantor.

Question 3

Under California's homestead exemption, the primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect a portion of a homeowner's equity from general creditors in forced sale

Answer

California's homestead exemption (CCP § 704.710 et seq.) protects a specified amount of a debtor's home equity from execution by unsecured creditors.

Question 4

A deed of trust in California differs from a mortgage in that:

Accepted Answer

A deed of trust involves three parties (trustor, trustee, beneficiary) and allows non-judicial foreclosure

Answer

A California deed of trust involves a trustor (borrower), trustee, and beneficiary (lender), and permits non-judicial (trustee's sale) foreclosure under Civil Code § 2924.

Question 5

Which California statute governs residential landlord-tenant relationships, including security deposit limits?

Accepted Answer

California Civil Code § 1940 et seq.

Answer

California Civil Code § 1940 et seq. governs residential tenancies, including security deposit limits (generally two months' rent for unfurnished units).

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