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Real Estate Law Test 3 Overview
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Real Estate & Planning
Undergraduate 4
11/05/2009

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Term
UCIOA x
Definition
Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act: a uniform law that applies to all communities where a unit or homeowner pays a share of the real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance, or improvement expenses related to the development.
Term

An unincorporated association can hold ownership of land.

T/F X

Definition
False
Term
In what ways does a HOA "act"? X
Definition

 

  1. as an agent of the property owners
  2. as a third-party beneficiary of the covenants in the declaration.
  3. as the assignee of the developer
  4. "convenient instrument by which the property owners may advance their common interests"

 

Term
What determines the powers, functions, title, rights, and duties of the HOA? X
Definition
The declaration, the corporate charter and bylaws, and the state's not-for-profit corporation law
Term
What are the stages in transfer of control of common areas? X
Definition

 

  1. Land acquisition and assembly
  2. Rezoning and plat approval
  3. Preparation, execution, and recording of declaration
    1. Up to this point the declaration lacks efficacy because the developer owns all the land
  4. Developer deeds out units
    1. At this stage the HOA is still in control of the developer, but his interest will decrease as sales proceed

 

Term
Police Power X
Definition

the power to pass reasonable laws for the good of the public.

Promote, improve, and enhance:

 

  • health
  • safety
  • welfare
  • morals

 

Term
What are the aspects that must be looked at for concurrency? X
Definition
  1. Roads
  2. Mass Transit
  3. Schools
  4. Recreation Facilities
  5. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities
  6. Sanitary Sewer Systems
  7. Drainage Systems
  8. Potable Water Systems
Term

A junior mortgage can trigger a due in sale clause.

T/F X

Definition

 

True

 

Term
What happens when a Guarantor goes into bankruptcy? X
Definition
Payments made on the guaranteed debt may be recovered by the trustee
Term
What is the only money involved in a purchase money mortgage. x
Definition
The "downpayment" called the purchase money/take-back
Term
Typical clauses for a secondary mortgage. x
Definition
  1. If the first mortgage is in default, the second mortgagee can make the payments, add the sum to the second debt, accelerate and foreclose.
  2. Buy the first at a discount
Term
What is the difference between a junior and a wrap around? x
Definition
The junior typically is secured by land that is already subject to senior encumbrances......The face amount of the wraparound represents the total of the amounts then due on the senior mortgage and the new money advanced under the wraparound.
Term
What is the theory of subrogation? x
Definition
The legal doctrine under which one who pays money on a senior lien is under certain circumstances entitled to claim the benefit of the priority enjoyed by the senior lien.
Term
Why is a convertible mortgage attractive to the borrower and lender? x
Definition

 

  • it is allows the borrower to retain all of the tax benefits associated with ownership until the lender exercises the conversion option
  • it is attractive to the lender because the lender exercises its option at a time when the property has proven itself to be viable and has increased in value.

 

Term
What are the problems with a participating mortgage? x
Definition
the possibility that the loan may be held to be usurious, unconscionable, a clog on the equity of redemption, or as creating a joint venture between the borrower and lender
Term
Advantages of a Sale and Lease Back x
Definition

 

  1. Tax advantage ...deduct rent for income purposes instead of only interest from a mortgage
  2. Much more cash than if mortgaged
  3. may have restrictions on borrowing

 

Term

Disadvantages of a Sale lease Back x

 

Definition

 

  1. appreciation means bad news
  2. Lessee has burden of ownership since NET NET NET but lacks the benefits of ownership

 

Term
What are the possibilities a lender will exhaust before going through foreclosure? x
Definition

 

  • extension of time or moratorium of payments
  • restructuring the loan
  • sale to a credit worthy borrower
  • deed in lieu of foreclosure

 

Term
Subrogation/Nondisturbance/Attornment agreement x
Definition
the tenant acknowledges that its lease is junior, but if a foreclosure sale occurs and the tenant is not behind, the tenant can stay
Term
CERCLA x
Definition

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980

 

SUPERFUND

 

Term
CERCLA risks for lenders x
Definition

 

  • borrower may not be able to pay if found contaminated
  • decline in value
  • loss of priority

 

Term
Private restrictions fall into 5 categories: x
Definition

 

  1. Whimsical
  2. Benefits for retained land
  3. Keeping development attractive
  4. Affirmative covenants
  5. Condition's with reversions if violated

 

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