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Regarding evictions in Japan,which statement is false?


A) Before the year 2000,evictions were extremely uncommon in Japan because of laws intended to protect tenants.These laws provided automatic renewals of leases for tenants.
B) Because most homes are rented without a fixed termination date,it is less common for landlords in Japan to engage in eviction.
C) In 2000,with the passing of the Law on the Promotion of Supply of Good Quality Housing,automatic renewals of lease agreements became less common.
D) When there is a conflict between a landlord and tenant,the landlord is likely to sue the tenant and take the tenant to court because Japanese courts tend to find in favor of landlords rather than tenants.
E) Most homes are still rented using what is called futsu shakuya keiyaku,which is a type of lease that does not have a fixed termination date.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following was the result on appeal in Douglas v.Kriegsfeld Corporation,the case in the text in which the tenant claimed that under the Fair Housing Act she was entitled to reasonable accommodation in cleaning her apartment due to her mood disorder?


A) The court ruled in favor of the tenant on the basis that the tenant had established a reasonable basis supporting the need of reasonable accommodation in regard to cleaning.
B) The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court to apply a test which focused on the landlord-tenant relationship,not on the impact one tenant has on other tenants,in order to determine whether the tenant was entitled to a reasonable accommodation.
C) The court ruled in favor of the tenant on the basis that the tenant suffered additional stress due to harassment regarding rent and that,therefore,the landlord was responsible for providing assistance with cleaning.
D) The court ruled in favor of the landlord on the basis that the Fair Housing Act did not have sections requiring accommodation.
E) The court ruled in favor of the landlord on the basis that while accommodations may be required at times under the Fair Housing Act,assisting with cleaning is not one of them.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

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If leased premises become unsuitable for use because of a landlord's wrongful or omitted act,a[n] ________ eviction has occurred.


A) Actual
B) True
C) Absolute
D) Legal
E) Constructive

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Regarding security deposits,which of the following is false?


A) A security deposit is typically in the amount of one month's rent.
B) If the landlord exceeds the deadline in which to return the security deposit,the tenant can recover the deposit,plus attorney fees.
C) At the expiration of a lease,if a landlord retains any portion of the security deposit,the landlord must provide the tenant with a list of the damages.
D) At the expiration of a lease,the landlord is required to return to the tenant the security deposit minus any costs for damages caused by the tenant.
E) Federal law determines the amount of time that the landlord has to return the security deposit to the tenant.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Surrender occurs when a landlord or tenant fails to perform a condition stated in the lease.

A) True
B) False

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Norah's ice cream parlor is failing.She assigns her lease to Morton,who opens a coffee shop.If Norah assigned the lease without the landlord's consent,what can the landlord do?


A) The landlord may sue Norah for negligence per se.
B) The landlord may sue Morton for illegal possession.
C) The landlord may terminate the lease agreement.
D) The landlord may sue both Norah and Morton.
E) The landlord may sue Norah for failure to pay rent.

F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

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Historically,why was a landlord not responsible for ensuring that leased premises were tenantable?


A) Because the standard of living was lower.
B) Because it was believed that the free economy should take care of such matters.
C) Because land was viewed as the more important element being leased.
D) Because of the large need for premises to lease.
E) Because judges favored lessors.

F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

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Parties to a lease may terminate the lease at any time.


A) Tenancy-at-will
B) Tenancy-at-sufferance
C) Definite-term
D) Periodic-tenancy
E) Allowable-term

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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A landlord may not discriminate against a prospective tenant with regard to which of the following,under the Fair Housing Act?


A) Race,color,sex,religion,national origin,familial status,or disability.
B) Race,color,sex,national origin,or age over 40) .
C) Race,color,sex,religion,disability,or national origin.
D) Race,color,sex,religion,national origin,familial status,disability,or age over 40) .
E) Race,color,sex,religion,national origin,or age over 40) .

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following was the result in Choices in Cmty.Living Inc. ,v.Petkus,the case in the text in which the plaintiff alleged that the defendant violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by discriminating against the cognitively disabled in the provision of housing?


A) That the defendant did not violate the FHA because zoning regulations prevented renting the dwelling at issue to three or more unrelated people,as requested by the plaintiffs.
B) That the defendant did not violate the FHA because of the reasonable belief on the part of the defendant that the proposed renters would commit substantial waste and damage.
C) That the defendant did not violate the FHA because the FHA only prohibits discrimination against the physically disabled,not individuals who have cognitive disabilities.
D) That the defendant did not violate the FHA because the defendant established that more desirable renters than the disabled applicants at issue were willing to rent the property at issue.
E) That the defendant violated the FHA.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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What are a lessee's available options when a landlord fails to make needed repairs,and what are any applicable requirements if an option is exercised?

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If the repairs breach the warranty of ha...

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Can a tenant hang wallpaper and paint rooms without the landlord's consent?


A) In most states,tenants cannot make alterations,changes that affect the condition of the premises,without the landlord's consent.
B) In most states,tenants may make alterations without the landlord's consent.
C) Tenants may make alterations without the landlord's consent as long as the alterations are necessary and do not reduce the value of the property.
D) Tenants may make alterations without the landlord's consent so long as the alterations increase the fair market value of the premises.
E) Tenants may make alterations without the landlord's consent so long as the alterations enhance the condition of the premises.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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________ is the proper term for the action Natalia took in locking Pablo out of the areas.


A) Reasonable action
B) True eviction
C) Partial eviction
D) Full eviction
E) Constructive eviction

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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In the landlord-tenant relationship,liability for injuries depends on the type and severity of injury.

A) True
B) False

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A[n] _ lease is created for a recurring term,such as month to month;and it may last for an indefinite time period.


A) Tenancy-at-sufferance
B) Allowable-term
C) Periodic-tenancy
D) Definite-term
E) Tenancy-at-will

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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[Costly Repairs] When Emilene moved into her new office space,she noticed there was a hole in the wall with electrical wires exposed and the electricity in the unit was not working properly.She told her new landlord,Rodney,who told her it was her responsibility.She also noticed there were no sprinkler systems in the building,but she had them in her prior office and she knew they were required in her part of the city.However,Rodney told her that the building never had sprinklers and she could install them herself if she thought they were important.She also noticed that the hallway outside her office leading to the elevator had three stairs that were crumbling and very dangerous.When she told Rodney about the stairs in the hallway used by all of the tenants,he told her that she could have them fixed since they were on her floor. -Is Rodney correct that he is not responsible for the hole in the wall and the malfunctioning electricity?


A) Yes,the implied warranty of habitability generally does not require the landlord to bear the cost of defects in the rental property.
B) No,but Rodney is only responsible for repairs up to the cost of 10% of the month's rent.
C) No,the implied warranty of habitability generally ensures that the landlord is responsible for repairs to major defects in the rental property.
D) No,the implied warranty of habitability generally ensures that the landlord is responsible for all repairs in the rental property.
E) Yes,the implied warranty of habitability does not require the landlord to be responsible for repairs to major defects in the rental property.

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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Which of the following is true regarding whether a landlord and tenant may transfer their interests in the property involved in the lease?


A) Unless prohibited by the lease agreement,the tenant may transfer his or her interest in the property,but the interest of the landlord may not be transferred.
B) If the lease is silent on the matter,neither the landlord nor the tenant may transfer his or her respective interests in the property.
C) Only if the lease is for a period of one year or more may both the landlord and the tenant transfer their respective interests in the property unless prohibited by the lease agreement.
D) Unless prohibited by the lease agreement,both the landlord and the tenant may transfer their respective interests in the property.
E) Unless prohibited by the lease agreement,the landlord may transfer his or her interest in the property,but the interest of the tenant may not be transferred.

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Regarding landlord liability in England,which of the following is true?


A) A landlord is strictly liable for builder created defects.
B) For a landlord to be held liable due to negligence,he or she must have created the disputed defect.
C) The law favors protection of tenants.
D) Landlords are significantly restrained by common law in terms of their liability to the tenant at the time of letting.
E) Nuisance is not recognized as an action against landlords.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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A[n] lease automatically expires at the end of the specified term,and the landlord is not required to give any notification of termination.


A) Definite-term
B) Allowable-term
C) Tenancy-at-will
D) Tenancy-at-sufferance
E) Periodic-tenancy

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Hiram has a commercial lease for his store.A floor tile had become loose,but Hiram never got around to fixing it.A customer tripped and suffered a broken hip and sued.Who is responsible for the injury?


A) Hiram is responsible because he was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition.
B) The landlord is responsible because he was negligent in keeping the premises in good condition.
C) Hiram is 60% responsible and the landlord is 40% responsible.
D) Hiram and the landlord are equally responsible.
E) The landlord is responsible if the injury occurred in the common areas.

F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

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