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Albert owns land. His neighbor is Betty. Betty constantly walks across Albert’s land, and Albert doesn’t like it. Albert also has never given Betty permission.    One day Albert sees Betty walking on his land and he tells her to leave. Albert is tired of Betty doing this, so he comes to you, his attorney, and asks what cause of action is appropriate in this case. What has Betty done? (Chapter 3) 

If a deed stated the language “to A for his life,” this creates what kind of property interest? (Chapter 2) 

Relating back to Question #10, is this type of land interest inheritable? (Chapter 2) 

Frank decides to buy Evan’s home. Frank puts up $20,000.00 as a down payment, and he will get a loan for the rest. Frank gives Gary this money to hold. Gary would then be required to place this money in a/an escrow account. (Chapter 12) 

Still relating back to Question #1, who has the present interest in this property? (Chapter 2) 

The ____________________________ warranty of ______________________________ is between a landlord and a tenant, and it’s the landlord’s guarantee that the premises are fit for living and, if not, will be put into that condition. (Chapter 9) 

A/an ___________________________________ restricts using _______________________________. (Chapter 4) 

In a commercial lease, a landlord does not have the duty to maintain the leased commercial premises in a way that will prevent injuries because only the tenant is responsible for that. (Chapter 10) (2.5 Points) 

Carrie is a commercial landlord, and David is a commercial tenant.  Carrie and David enter into a commercial lease, where David agrees to pay $1,200.00 every month on the 1st of each month to Carrie.  This is all that is stated about the rent.  What kind of rent is this? (Chapter 10) (2.5 Points) 

In a/an _____________________________________________, the lease will terminate automatically on the specified ending date. (Chapter 9) (2.5 Points)