WA Bar Washington Property Law 2

Question 1

Under Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, what remedy is available to a tenant when a landlord fails to make essential repairs after proper notice?

Accepted Answer

The tenant may repair and deduct up to one month's rent after proper notice

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The tenant may immediately withhold all rent

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The tenant must sue in superior court before any remedy is available

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The tenant may only seek damages after vacating

Question 2

In Washington, what is the effect of a deed that conveys property to 'A and B' without specifying the type of co-tenancy?

Accepted Answer

Creates a tenancy in common by default

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Creates a joint tenancy by default

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Creates a tenancy by the entirety

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Creates a community property interest

Question 3

Washington's Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act primarily governs which type of property?

Accepted Answer

Condominiums and homeowner associations

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Agricultural co-ops

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Commercial office parks

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Public housing developments

Question 4

Under Washington property law, which type of deed provides the grantor's strongest covenants of title?

Accepted Answer

Statutory warranty deed

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Quitclaim deed

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Bargain and sale deed

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Special warranty deed

Question 5

Under Washington's doctrine of implied dedication, a private landowner may lose the right to exclude the public if:

Accepted Answer

The owner manifests intent to dedicate and the public accepts through use

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The land has been open to the public for 7 years

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The county records a plat showing the land as public

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The owner verbally grants permission for 10 years

Question 6

In Washington, what is the effect of a valid lis pendens recorded against real property?

Accepted Answer

It provides constructive notice to subsequent purchasers of the pending litigation

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It transfers title to the plaintiff

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It prevents any further transfer of the property

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It creates a lien on the property equal to the claimed damages