MPOETC Property Law & Real Estate 2

Question 1

A landlord changes the locks on a tenant's apartment without notice or a court order. This action is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Unlawful self-help eviction

Answer

Changing locks without a court order is an illegal self-help eviction; landlords must follow the formal eviction process.

Question 2

Under Pennsylvania law, which crime involves knowingly receiving or retaining stolen property with intent to deprive the owner?

Accepted Answer

Receiving stolen property

Answer

Receiving stolen property (18 Pa. C.S. § 3925) requires knowledge that the property was stolen and intent to deprive the owner.

Question 3

A person enters an unoccupied building through an open window at night to commit theft. Under Pennsylvania law, this most likely constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Entering a building with intent to commit a crime inside meets the elements of burglary under 18 Pa. C.S. § 3502.

Question 4

A tenant abandons a rental property, leaving personal belongings behind. What should police advise the landlord to do first?

Accepted Answer

Follow state law on abandoned property notification before disposal

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires landlords to follow specific notice and storage procedures before disposing of abandoned tenant property.

Question 5

An officer responds to a report of someone spray-painting graffiti on a building. The property damage is valued at $1,200. This offense would most likely be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Criminal mischief — misdemeanor of the first degree

Answer

In Pennsylvania, criminal mischief causing damage of $1,000–$5,000 is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

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MPOETC Property Law & Real Estate 2