MPOETC Property Law & Real Estate 3

Question 1

A homeowner discovers a squatter living in their vacant house. The squatter has been there only one week. What is the proper police response?

Accepted Answer

Arrest the squatter for criminal trespass if elements are met

Answer

A short-term squatter who lacks permission to enter or remain may be arrested for criminal trespass without a civil eviction proceeding.

Question 2

Which element is NOT required to establish criminal trespass under 18 Pa. C.S. § 3503?

Accepted Answer

Intent to commit a crime inside

Answer

Criminal trespass does not require intent to commit a further crime inside — that additional element is what distinguishes burglary.

Question 3

A mortgage holder initiates legal action to take ownership of property after the borrower defaults on payments. This legal process is called:

Accepted Answer

Foreclosure

Answer

Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender seeks to recover the balance owed on a defaulted loan by forcing the sale of the mortgaged property.

Question 4

During a domestic incident, a husband locks his wife out of the marital home and refuses to let her retrieve clothing or medication. Police should:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate access for the wife to retrieve essential items and document the incident

Answer

Officers should facilitate access to essential personal property in domestic disputes and document the incident while advising on legal remedies.

Question 5

A property owner verbally tells a neighbor they may park on their land anytime. This type of temporary, revocable permission is called a:

Accepted Answer

License

Answer

A license is a personal, revocable permission to use another's land that does not create a property interest.

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MPOETC Property Law & Real Estate 3