Ohio Real Estate ACTUAL EXAM
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Section 1: National Principles – Property Ownership, Land Use, & Contracts (Questions 1–30)
Q1: A married couple in Ohio purchases a home together. Upon the death of one spouse, the surviving
spouse automatically becomes the sole owner of the property. What type of concurrent ownership is
this?
A. Tenancy in common
B. Joint tenancy
C. Tenancy by the entirety
D. Community property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tenancy by the entirety is a form of concurrent ownership available only to married couples
in Ohio, featuring the right of survivorship where the surviving spouse automatically inherits the
deceased spouse's interest.
Q2: Which of the following is considered a freehold estate?
A. A lease for 12 months
B. A life estate
C. A tenancy at will
D. A periodic tenancy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A life estate is a freehold estate because it is an ownership interest of indeterminate
duration, unlike leasehold estates which are non-freehold and of limited duration.
Q3: A utility company has the right to run power lines across a property owner's land. This right is best
described as:
,A. An easement in gross
B. An easement appurtenant
C. A license
D. An encroachment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An easement in gross benefits a specific person or entity (the utility company) rather than
benefiting an adjacent parcel of land, which would characterize an easement appurtenant.
Q4: A property owner fails to pay property taxes. The county places a claim against the property. This is
an example of:
A. A voluntary lien
B. An equitable lien
C. A general lien
D. A specific, involuntary lien
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A property tax lien is a specific lien because it attaches only to the specific property taxed,
and it is involuntary because it arises by operation of law without the owner's consent.
Q5: Under Ohio's zoning regulations, a city council rezones a single-family neighborhood to allow
commercial development. The affected homeowners claim this reduces their property values. This
exercise of government power is best described as:
A. Eminent domain
B. Escheat
C. Police power
D. Taxation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zoning is an exercise of police power, which is the government's authority to regulate land
use for the protection of public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
Q6: A property owner builds a deck that extends 3 feet onto a neighbor's property. This is best described
as:
,A. An easement
B. An encroachment
C. A license
D. A trespass
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An encroachment occurs when a structure or improvement illegally extends onto another
person's property without permission, potentially creating a cloud on title.
Q7: Which of the following contracts must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?
A. A 6-month residential lease
B. A contract for the sale of land
C. A partnership agreement for one year
D. A personal services contract
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Statute of Frauds, contracts for the transfer of an interest in real property must be
in writing to be enforceable, as real estate transactions exceed the one-year threshold and involve land.
Q8: A buyer makes an offer to purchase a home for $300,000. The seller responds with a counteroffer of
$310,000. What is the legal status of the buyer's original offer?
A. It remains open for acceptance
B. It is automatically rejected and terminated
C. It is assigned to a third party
D. It is converted to an option contract
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A counteroffer operates as a rejection of the original offer, terminating it; the original offeror
(buyer) now has the power to accept or reject the counteroffer.
Q9: In a real estate purchase contract, the earnest money deposit serves primarily as:
A. Payment of the down payment
B. Evidence of the buyer's good faith and commitment
, C. Compensation for the broker's services
D. A prepayment of property taxes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Earnest money demonstrates the buyer's good faith intent to complete the transaction and
provides the seller with liquidated damages if the buyer defaults without legal cause.
Q10: A contract contains a clause stating that if the buyer cannot obtain financing within 30 days, the
contract becomes void. This is an example of:
A. A contingency
B. An assignment
C. A novation
D. An addendum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A financing contingency makes the contract's enforceability conditional upon the buyer
securing a loan, protecting the buyer from obligation if financing cannot be obtained.
Q11: What is the highest form of land ownership recognized in Ohio law?
A. Fee simple determinable
B. Fee simple absolute
C. Life estate pur autre vie
D. Defeasible fee
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fee simple absolute represents the maximum possible estate in land, providing the owner
with complete rights of use, exclusion, and disposition without limitations or conditions.
Q12: A developer is required to set aside 10% of a subdivision for public parks as a condition of approval.
This requirement imposed by the local planning commission is:
A. A taking requiring compensation
B. A valid exercise of police power through a dedication requirement
C. An illegal exaction
2026/2027 | 150 Q&A | Verified Q&A |
Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: National Principles – Property Ownership, Land Use, & Contracts (Questions 1–30)
Q1: A married couple in Ohio purchases a home together. Upon the death of one spouse, the surviving
spouse automatically becomes the sole owner of the property. What type of concurrent ownership is
this?
A. Tenancy in common
B. Joint tenancy
C. Tenancy by the entirety
D. Community property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tenancy by the entirety is a form of concurrent ownership available only to married couples
in Ohio, featuring the right of survivorship where the surviving spouse automatically inherits the
deceased spouse's interest.
Q2: Which of the following is considered a freehold estate?
A. A lease for 12 months
B. A life estate
C. A tenancy at will
D. A periodic tenancy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A life estate is a freehold estate because it is an ownership interest of indeterminate
duration, unlike leasehold estates which are non-freehold and of limited duration.
Q3: A utility company has the right to run power lines across a property owner's land. This right is best
described as:
,A. An easement in gross
B. An easement appurtenant
C. A license
D. An encroachment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An easement in gross benefits a specific person or entity (the utility company) rather than
benefiting an adjacent parcel of land, which would characterize an easement appurtenant.
Q4: A property owner fails to pay property taxes. The county places a claim against the property. This is
an example of:
A. A voluntary lien
B. An equitable lien
C. A general lien
D. A specific, involuntary lien
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A property tax lien is a specific lien because it attaches only to the specific property taxed,
and it is involuntary because it arises by operation of law without the owner's consent.
Q5: Under Ohio's zoning regulations, a city council rezones a single-family neighborhood to allow
commercial development. The affected homeowners claim this reduces their property values. This
exercise of government power is best described as:
A. Eminent domain
B. Escheat
C. Police power
D. Taxation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zoning is an exercise of police power, which is the government's authority to regulate land
use for the protection of public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
Q6: A property owner builds a deck that extends 3 feet onto a neighbor's property. This is best described
as:
,A. An easement
B. An encroachment
C. A license
D. A trespass
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An encroachment occurs when a structure or improvement illegally extends onto another
person's property without permission, potentially creating a cloud on title.
Q7: Which of the following contracts must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?
A. A 6-month residential lease
B. A contract for the sale of land
C. A partnership agreement for one year
D. A personal services contract
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Statute of Frauds, contracts for the transfer of an interest in real property must be
in writing to be enforceable, as real estate transactions exceed the one-year threshold and involve land.
Q8: A buyer makes an offer to purchase a home for $300,000. The seller responds with a counteroffer of
$310,000. What is the legal status of the buyer's original offer?
A. It remains open for acceptance
B. It is automatically rejected and terminated
C. It is assigned to a third party
D. It is converted to an option contract
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A counteroffer operates as a rejection of the original offer, terminating it; the original offeror
(buyer) now has the power to accept or reject the counteroffer.
Q9: In a real estate purchase contract, the earnest money deposit serves primarily as:
A. Payment of the down payment
B. Evidence of the buyer's good faith and commitment
, C. Compensation for the broker's services
D. A prepayment of property taxes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Earnest money demonstrates the buyer's good faith intent to complete the transaction and
provides the seller with liquidated damages if the buyer defaults without legal cause.
Q10: A contract contains a clause stating that if the buyer cannot obtain financing within 30 days, the
contract becomes void. This is an example of:
A. A contingency
B. An assignment
C. A novation
D. An addendum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A financing contingency makes the contract's enforceability conditional upon the buyer
securing a loan, protecting the buyer from obligation if financing cannot be obtained.
Q11: What is the highest form of land ownership recognized in Ohio law?
A. Fee simple determinable
B. Fee simple absolute
C. Life estate pur autre vie
D. Defeasible fee
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fee simple absolute represents the maximum possible estate in land, providing the owner
with complete rights of use, exclusion, and disposition without limitations or conditions.
Q12: A developer is required to set aside 10% of a subdivision for public parks as a condition of approval.
This requirement imposed by the local planning commission is:
A. A taking requiring compensation
B. A valid exercise of police power through a dedication requirement
C. An illegal exaction
