Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
All of the following are basic components of a metes-and-bounds description EXCEPT
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
All of the following are basic components of a metes-and-bounds description EXCEPT
a point of beginning.
degrees, minutes, and seconds.
base lines, principal meridians, and townships.
tangible and intangible monuments.
Answer explanation
The answer is base lines, principal meridians, and townships.
A rectangular survey references principal meridians, townships, and sections while a metes-and-bounds description starts from a point of beginning and references monuments to describe the property.
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Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
What does Pennsylvania require for condominium descriptions?
Plat must show the elevations of floors and ceiling on a vertical plane
May be used in areas not covered by the rectangular survey system
Must always use north as the basis for directions
Must cover an area larger than two acres
Answer explanation
The answer is plat must show the elevations of floors and ceiling on a vertical plane.
Pennsylvania's condominium property acts require that a registered land surveyor prepare a plat showing the elevations of floors and ceilings on a vertical plane and the boundaries of a condominium unit with reference to an official datum. Typically, a separate plat will be prepared for each floor in the condominium building.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
Which of these is important to know and understand because it is an integral part of legal descriptions?
Acre
All of these
Section
Mile
Answer explanation
The answer is all of these.
Land units and measurements are an integral parts of legal descriptions. The acre, mile, and foot are most useful in the metes and bounds descriptions while the rectangular survey system references sections and townships.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in a condominium's legal description?
Subsurface description of the pilings supporting the building
Description of the other residents in the building
Location of amenities offered by the building
Fractional share of the building's common elements
Answer explanation
The answer is fractional share of the building's common elements.
A legal description of a condominium unit references the location of the building, as well as the fractional share of the common elements of the building and land.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
Unless the parcel of land is used for agricultural purposes, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code defines a subdivision as
two or more lots, tracts, or parcels.
any community that is planned by licensed engineers.
at least one dozen lots or homes.
five or more homesteads that are served by municipal water and sewer.
Answer explanation
The answer is two or more lots, tracts, or parcels.
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code defines a subdivision as two or more lots, tracts, or parcels, unless it is for agricultural purposes.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
Which of these is a method of describing land?
All of these
Lot and block (recorded plat)
Rectangular (or government) survey
Metes and bounds
Answer explanation
The answer is all of these.
Although each method can be used independently, the methods may be combined in some situations. Some states use only one method; others use all three.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Unit 4: Legal Descriptions
An acre contains _____
640 square feet.
360 degrees.
43,560 square feet.
160 square feet.
Answer explanation
The answer is 43,560 square feet.
An acre is an area of land containing 43,560 square feet. A parcel measuring 208.71 feet by 208.71 feet would be a one-acre parcel.
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