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Questions 1 and 2 are based upon the following fact pattern:…

Questions 1 and 2 are based upon the following fact pattern: O is the owner of Blackacre, a rolling estate with a beautiful home on it. In 2000, O properly executes and delivers a deed which conveys Blackacre “to A and B and their heirs as joint tenants and not as tenants in common.” On January 1, 2002, B announces his marriage to C. As a wedding gift, B properly executes and gives C a deed at their rehearsal dinner conveying his interest in Blackacre “to B and C as tenants by the entirety.” B and C marry shortly thereafter. On January 1, 2005, B leases Blackacre to X, his sister, for 5 years at $8,000 a month, even though the fair market value is $10,000 a month. The lease provides that (1) “X has the duty to repair the premises;” (2) “that B may use self-help eviction as long as the means of re-entry are peaceable;” and (3) “that X may not assign without B’s consent.” 2.    State the title to Blackacre applying the traditional common law approach:

Kane and Len own Greenacre as tenants in common. Kane lives…

Kane and Len own Greenacre as tenants in common. Kane lives on the property, while Len lives with his parents. One day, Len decides to leave his parents’ house and tries to move into Greenacre. Kane refuses to allow Len to enter, claiming that he needs perfect quiet to study for law school. Kane continues to refuse to allow Len to occupy the property for the next 12 months. The fair market rental value of Greenacre is $12,000 per year. In a majority of jurisdictions, which of the following is correct?