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Elbert is a home owner and wants to sell his property. Several brokers come forward who offer to sell Elbert his home. Specifically, Francis, James, and Kevin are the potential brokers. Elbert has a hard time deciding which broker to choose from, so Elbert decides to list his property with all three brokers. On January 1, 2015, Elbert lists his property with Kevin. On February 3, 2015, Elbert lists his property with Francis. Finally, on February 28, 2015, Elbert lists his property with James.   On March 3, 2015, Francis gets an offer from a potential buyer on the home. On March 15, 2015, Kevin receives an offer on the home. On March 29, 2015, James receives an offer on the home. All three transmit their offers to Elbert, and Elbert decides to go with James’s deal.   What type of broker arrangement has Elbert created?

The warranty of ________________________________ in a warranty deed is a promise that the grantor has actual possession of the property.

___________________________________________ is the refusal by a lender to lend because of a location within a predetermined area. This is a violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Relating back to Question #42, whose signatures must be attached to the above mentioned clause as evidence that the transfer was indeed done by the grantor?

A periodic tenancy has no fixed beginning or ending date.

In the 1970’s a broker went to several houses in a particular neighborhood and told residents they needed to sell their houses and move because African-Americans were moving into the neighborhood. What particular type of Fair Housing Act violation is this?

Relating back to Question #94 above, if Aubrey instead said in her ad that her apartment was “non-smoking,” has Aubrey violated the Fair Housing Act?

In an eminent domain proceeding, the government can seize someone’s private property for either public or private purposes.

Jack rents from Layla on a month to month basis. Jack and Layla entered into an oral lease. Layla decides she doesn’t want Jack to live on her property anymore, so Layla consults you, her attorney. How much notices does Layla need to give Jack to let him know that Layla wants him to vacate the premises?

Albert leases land from Calvin. Albert places a mobile home on the property. The mobile home is financed by Bumble Bank. Albert leaves the property and can’t be found. He still owes money on the mobile home. Albert leaves the mobile home on the property when he leaves, and Albert eventually defaults on the loan with Bumble Bank. Bumble Bank then repossesses the mobile home. Bumble Bank is considered a tenant at sufferance.