LA Notary Property Law (Things, Ownership, and Usufruct) 2

Question 1

Under Louisiana Civil Code, what is the difference between movables and immovables?

Accepted Answer

Immovables are tracts of land, component parts of land, and rights relating to land; all other things are movables

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Movables are rented; immovables are owned

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Movables are items under $500; immovables are over $500

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There is no legal distinction

Question 2

What is accession in Louisiana property law?

Accepted Answer

The principle that the owner of a thing becomes the owner of everything produced by or united to that thing

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The right to access a public road

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A tax on property improvements

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The process of recording a deed

Question 3

Under Louisiana law, what rights does a usufructuary have regarding the property subject to usufruct?

Accepted Answer

The right to use the property and enjoy its fruits while preserving its substance

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The right to sell the property

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The right to destroy the property

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No rights beyond the right to live on the property

Question 4

What is co-ownership (indivision) under Louisiana law?

Accepted Answer

Ownership of the same thing by two or more persons, each having an undivided share

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Joint ownership by married couples only

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A business partnership

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Ownership of adjacent properties

Question 5

Under Louisiana law, what is a building restriction?

Accepted Answer

A charge imposed on an immovable by a private party restricting the use of the property for the benefit of other property or a community

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A government zoning regulation

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A building permit requirement

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A construction safety code

Question 6

What is the concept of boundaries and boundary actions in Louisiana property law?

Accepted Answer

The legal process of establishing the exact limits between adjoining properties

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Fences required by law between properties

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Property tax assessments based on acreage

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Zoning classifications of property borders