Land, Real Estate, and Real Property Flashcards

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What is define das the earth's surface extending downward to the center of the earth and upward into space, including permanent natural objects such as trees and water
Land
What all does LAND include?
Land thus refers to not only the surface of the earth, but also includes the underlying soil and things that are natually attached to the land, such as boulders and plants. Land also includes minerals and substances below the earth's surface, together with air above the land into space
What is defined as land at, above, and below the earth's surface, and all things permanently attached to it, whether natural or aritificial?
Real estate land plus permanent human-made additions
What is defined as any artificial thing attached to the land, such as a building or fence, or improvements such as streets, utilities, sewers, and other additions that make it suitable for living?
Improvements
What is defined as the physical land or real estate plus the interests, benefits, and rights that are associated with its ownership?
Real property
Bundle of rights that attach tot he physical surface of the land, that which lies above and below it and that which is permanently attached to it.
Real property
Defined as the rights, privileges, and improvements that belong to the land---this means that they are connected to the real estate and are conveyed when ownership transfers
Appurtenance
What are the rights to the natural resources lying below the earth's surface?
Subsurface rights
The rights to use the surface of the earth
Surface rights
When mining can damage the surface or compromise the underlying support of the surface and result in?
Mine subsidence
PA law requires that the seller to provide notice to purchaser about whether a structe on the land is entitled to support from underlying coal.
Coal notice--if the seller can't certify the structure is supported, then the seller must inform the purchaser that there is no protection to the structure against damage due to mine subsidence
The rights to use the open space or vertical plane above the land
Air rights
PA permits local govts to obtain aviation easements over land surrounding airports to prevent interference with takeoffs and landings
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All property that doesnt fit the function of real property
Peronalty or personal property
What is the distinction between real estate and real property?
If it is movable---if it is movable it is more than likely personal property if it is permanent then it is real estate