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Free Florida Titles, Deeds, and Ownership Restrictions practice questions

10 original questions with full explanations. 7 of the 100 scored exam questions (about 7%) come from this area.

1. 1

   What is the term for a private agreement that restricts the use of a property?

   • A. Easement
   • B. Lien
   • C. Encroachment
   • D. Covenant, Condition & Restriction (CC&R)
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   Answer: D

   A CC&R is a private agreement that restricts the use of a property, often found in subdivision developments.

2. 2

   What is the purpose of recording a deed in the county clerk's office?

   • A. To transfer title to the property
   • B. To establish a joint tenancy
   • C. To create a life estate
   • D. To provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers
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   Answer: D

   Recording a deed provides constructive notice to subsequent purchasers, protecting the grantee's interest in the property. It does not transfer title, which occurs upon delivery and acceptance.

3. 3

   A property owner installs a new fence that encroaches onto a neighboring property. What type of issue is this?

   • A. Encroachment
   • B. Trespass
   • C. Nuisance
   • D. Easement dispute
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   Answer: A

   An encroachment occurs when a property owner's improvement, such as a fence, extends onto a neighboring property without permission.

4. 4

   A lender is requiring a borrower to sign a subordination agreement as a condition of approving a home equity loan. What is the purpose of this agreement?

   • A. To give the home equity lender priority over the first mortgage lender
   • B. To allow the borrower to sell the property without paying off the loan
   • C. To require the borrower to make larger monthly payments
   • D. To subordinate the home equity loan to the first mortgage loan
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   Answer: D

   A subordination agreement subordinates the home equity loan to the first mortgage loan, making the first mortgage loan the primary lien on the property.

5. 5

   A lien that is placed on a property due to unpaid taxes is an example of which type of lien?

   • A. Voluntary lien
   • B. Specific lien
   • C. General lien
   • D. Involuntary lien
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   Answer: D

   A lien that is placed on a property due to unpaid taxes is an example of an involuntary lien, which is a lien that is imposed on a property without the owner's consent.

6. 6

   A lender includes an alienation clause in a loan agreement. What is the purpose of this clause?

   • A. To allow the borrower to sell the property without penalty
   • B. To require the borrower to sell the property if they default
   • C. To reduce the loan's interest rate if the borrower sells the property
   • D. To permit the lender to accelerate the loan if the property is sold or transferred
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   Answer: D

   An alienation clause, also known as a due-on-sale clause, allows the lender to accelerate the loan if the property is sold or transferred without their consent.

7. 7

   Which of the following types of deeds conveys the greatest warranty of title?

   • A. General Warranty Deed
   • B. Special Warranty Deed
   • C. Quitclaim Deed
   • D. Deed of Trust
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   Answer: A

   A general warranty deed conveys the greatest warranty of title, as it guarantees the grantor's title against all claims, whereas a special warranty deed only guarantees against claims arising during the grantor's ownership.

8. 8

   A title search is the process of:

   • A. Examining the chain of title to verify ownership
   • B. Researching the property's tax history
   • C. Inspecting the property for defects
   • D. Obtaining title insurance
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   Answer: A

   A title search is the process of examining the chain of title to verify ownership and to identify any potential issues or defects in the title.

9. 9

   What is the term for a type of lien that is placed on a property due to unpaid property taxes?

   • A. Mechanic's lien
   • B. Mortgage lien
   • C. Judgment lien
   • D. Tax lien
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   Answer: D

   A tax lien is a type of involuntary lien that is placed on a property due to unpaid property taxes.

10. 10

    A title search reveals a defect in the chain of title. What is the purpose of title insurance in this situation?

    • A. To guarantee the buyer's priority against later purchasers
    • B. To provide constructive notice to potential buyers
    • C. To create a contract between the buyer and seller
    • D. To protect the buyer against losses due to defects in title
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    Answer: D

    Title insurance protects the buyer against losses due to defects in title, including errors or omissions in the chain of title.