- Demonstrate the ability to retrieve documents through advanced searches, refine search strategies, and explain the strategies you used to refine your search.
- Define, compare, and contrast legal terminology; identify, compare, and contrast statutes of two states; and explain the purpose behind and the importance of the identified statutes.
- Compose your written work using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Demonstrate clear organization and structure of your paper that is easy to follow.
- Use language that is rich, precise, and vivid.
Part I:
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 following 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 thetenant?
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