For the Midterm paper you need to engage in independent research using your text, the LexisNexis library, and internet resources to answer the following:
What is the difference between real property and tangible personal property?
Differentiate between an ownership and a possessory interest in real estate.
Describe and give examples of the following:
tenancy for a term of years
fixed term lease
What are the Major Features of a Fixed Term Tenancy/Tenancy for Years?
What Happens When the Fixed Term Tenancy/Tenancy for Years Expires?
What is a periodic tenancy?
What is a tenancy at will?
Compare and contrast joint tenancy and tenancy in common.
Part II:
Write a minimum of two (2) pages comparing and contrasting the tenant rights and duties of two states; one state should be your home state and the other is a state of your choosing.
Identify which state is your home state and answer the followign questions:
Which state provides greater tenant rights and protections?
In what areas of the law are the tenants provided greater rights and protections?
Which state requires greater duties of the tenant?
In what areas of the law are greater duties required of the tenant?