MD Bar Property Law 2

Question 1

In Maryland, what is the default form of co-ownership when a deed conveys property to a married couple without specifying the tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy by the entirety

Answer

Maryland presumes a tenancy by the entirety when property is conveyed to a married couple, giving each spouse survivorship rights and protection from individual creditors.

Question 2

Under Maryland law, what is the statutory period required to acquire title to land by adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

20 years

Answer

Maryland requires 20 years of actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous possession to acquire title by adverse possession.

Question 3

A grantor conveys 'to A for life, then to B if B survives A.' What interest does B hold during A's lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Contingent remainder

Answer

B's remainder is contingent because it is subject to the condition precedent that B survive A.

Question 4

Maryland uses which type of recording statute for real property conveyances?

Accepted Answer

Race-notice

Answer

Maryland is a race-notice jurisdiction, protecting a subsequent bona fide purchaser who takes without notice and records first.

Question 5

A landlord in Maryland fails to repair a serious defect that endangers the tenant's health after proper notice. Which remedy allows the tenant to pay rent into court until repairs are made?

Accepted Answer

Rent escrow

Answer

Maryland's rent escrow statute lets a tenant pay rent into court when a landlord fails to fix conditions that seriously threaten health or safety.

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MD Bar Property Law 2