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A fee simple is an inheritable estate, while a life estate is not.

A fee simple is a freehold estate, while a life estate is a leasehold estate.

A fee simple is an estate in possession, while a life estate is an estate in expectancy.

All of the above.

A rule that prohibits the creation of future interests that may vest more than 21 years after the death of the transferor.

A rule that prohibits the creation of future interests that may vest more than 100 years after the creation of the interest.

A rule that prohibits the creation of future interests that may vest more than 500 years after the creation of the interest.

None of the above.

A mortgage is a lien on property, while a deed of trust is a transfer of title to a trustee.

A mortgage is a loan secured by property, while a deed of trust is a sale of property with a right of redemption.

A mortgage is a contract between a borrower and a lender, while a deed of trust is a contract between a borrower and a trustee.

All of the above.

An easement is a right to use the land of another, while a covenant is a promise to do or refrain from doing something.

An easement is an interest in land, while a covenant is a personal obligation.

An easement is created by grant, while a covenant is created by contract.

All of the above.

A warranty deed contains covenants of title, while a quitclaim deed does not.

A warranty deed conveys title to the grantee, while a quitclaim deed does not.

A warranty deed is more expensive than a quitclaim deed.

All of the above.

A lien is a charge against property, while a mortgage is a transfer of title to a creditor.

A lien is a security interest, while a mortgage is a debt instrument.

A lien is created by operation of law, while a mortgage is created by contract.

All of the above.

A foreclosure is a judicial proceeding, while a power of sale is a non-judicial proceeding.

A foreclosure is initiated by the lender, while a power of sale is initiated by the borrower.

A foreclosure results in the sale of the property, while a power of sale results in the transfer of title to the lender.

All of the above.

Adverse possession is the acquisition of title to property by possession, while a prescriptive easement is the acquisition of a right to use property by prescription.

Adverse possession is based on the principle of abandonment, while a prescriptive easement is based on the principle of adverse use.

Adverse possession requires the possession to be open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile, while a prescriptive easement requires the use to be open, notorious, continuous, and adverse.

All of the above.

A zoning ordinance regulates the use of land, while a building code regulates the construction of buildings.

A zoning ordinance is enacted by a local government, while a building code is enacted by a state government.

A zoning ordinance is more restrictive than a building code.

All of the above.

Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for public use, while police power is the power of the government to regulate the use of property.

Eminent domain is a taking of property, while police power is a regulation of property.

Eminent domain requires compensation, while police power does not.

All of the above.

A real covenant runs with the land, while an equitable servitude does not.

A real covenant is created by deed, while an equitable servitude is created by contract.

A real covenant is enforceable at law, while an equitable servitude is enforceable in equity.

All of the above.