FL Bar Real Property

Question 1

In Florida, which form of concurrent ownership is presumed between married couples and includes a right of survivorship that cannot be defeated by a unilateral conveyance?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy by the entirety

Answer

Tenancy in common

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Joint tenancy

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Community property

Question 2

Florida's homestead exemption protects a primary residence from forced sale by creditors, but does NOT protect against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Purchase money mortgages and mechanic's liens

Answer

Unsecured credit card debt

Answer

General tort judgments

Answer

Medical debt judgments

Question 3

A recording act that provides that a subsequent purchaser who records first and has no notice of a prior unrecorded conveyance prevails is called a:

Accepted Answer

Race-notice statute

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Notice statute

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Race statute

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Shelter rule

Question 4

Under Florida law, which type of deed provides the grantee with the greatest protection through covenants of title?

Accepted Answer

General warranty deed

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Quitclaim deed

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Special warranty deed

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Bargain and sale deed

Question 5

Adverse possession in Florida requires possession that is actual, open, notorious, continuous, hostile, and for a statutory period of:

Accepted Answer

7 years

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5 years

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10 years

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20 years

Question 6

Which interest in property grants the holder a possessory right to use another's land for a specific purpose, such as a utility corridor?

Accepted Answer

Easement in gross

Answer

License

Answer

Easement appurtenant

Answer

Profit à prendre