Real Estate Investing Landlord and Tenant Law 2

Question 1

A tenant in a month-to-month tenancy receives a rent increase notice. What is the minimum notice period required under most state laws?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Most states require at least 30 days' written notice before implementing a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.

Question 2

Which doctrine prevents a landlord from evicting a tenant in retaliation for reporting housing code violations to authorities?

Accepted Answer

Retaliatory eviction doctrine

Answer

The retaliatory eviction doctrine prohibits landlords from evicting tenants as punishment for exercising their legal rights, such as reporting code violations.

Question 3

A landlord refuses to rent to a family with children, citing a 'no children' policy. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal discrimination based on familial status

Answer

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on familial status, making 'no children' policies illegal except in qualifying senior housing communities.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an estoppel certificate in a real estate transaction involving a tenant-occupied property?

Accepted Answer

To confirm lease terms and tenant's claims against the landlord

Answer

An estoppel certificate is signed by the tenant to confirm lease terms, rent amount, and any outstanding claims, protecting buyers in due diligence.

Question 5

Under the implied warranty of habitability, which condition would most likely constitute a breach?

Accepted Answer

Non-functional heating system in winter

Answer

A non-functional heating system in winter is a serious habitability defect because it threatens tenant health and safety.

Real Estate Investing Practice Test

Real Estate Investing Practice Test

Real Estate Investing Landlord and Tenant Law 2