MA Bar Property 3

Question 1

Under the takings doctrine, a government action constitutes a per se regulatory taking when:

Accepted Answer

The regulation denies the owner all economically beneficial use of the property

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The regulation reduces property value by more than 50%

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The regulation requires the owner to allow public access

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The government acts without a rational basis

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the Statute of Frauds requirement for conveyances of real property?

Accepted Answer

A contract for the sale of real estate must be in writing and signed by the party to be charged

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A contract to sell real estate must be oral and witnessed

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Only the buyer must sign the purchase and sale agreement

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Verbal agreements to sell land are enforceable if partially performed

Question 3

A deed delivered to a third-party escrow agent to deliver to the grantee upon the grantor's death is known as:

Accepted Answer

Delivery in escrow

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A testamentary transfer

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A conditional grant

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A deed in trust

Question 4

Under Massachusetts law, a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenancy ends?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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14 days

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21 days

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45 days

Question 5

Which doctrine allows a court to imply an easement over a grantor's retained land when the easement was in use before the land was divided and is reasonably necessary for the enjoyment of the severed parcel?

Accepted Answer

Easement implied from prior use

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Easement by prescription

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Easement by necessity

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Easement by estoppel

Question 6

Under the Massachusetts Condominium Act (M.G.L. c. 183A), what document creates a condominium and must be recorded?

Accepted Answer

The condominium declaration (master deed)

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The bylaws of the association

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The unit deeds for each individual unit

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The condominium disclosure statement