Session 03 - Government Powers

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Local governments get their authority through legislation passed by the state called?

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Enabling Acts

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The Area between two non-compatible types of zoning:

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Buffer Zones

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Area between the lot line and the building envelope

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Setbacks

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Legal process for taking title to property under Eminent Domain

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Condemnation

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An exception to the zoning law is called a:

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Variance

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Taxes based on value

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Ad Valorem

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A non conforming use that is allowed to stay is considered:

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Grandfathered

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Taxes based on benefit are called:

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Special Assessments

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States delegate authority to counties and local municipalities

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Enabling Acts

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Property that conformed with zoning before it was changed is now considered:

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Non-conforming

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Individual dying without a will in place

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Intestate

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Paid after use

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Arrears

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Land use that does not conform to the zoning ordinance is:

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Non-conforming

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A reflection of market value of a property is also called:

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Full cash value

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A value of property limited to maximum annual changes

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Limited cash value

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The term for someone dying without a will is:

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Intestate

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If an individual dies without a will and has heirs, how is the property distributed?

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According to the state laws of descent.

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The process of verifying the validity of a will is called:

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Probate

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what is the waiting term prior to an escheat sale?

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7 years

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Property taxes are paid how?

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In arrears

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How are property taxes levied?

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Annually

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How are property taxes Paid?

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Semi annually in arrears

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Special assessments are based on?

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Benefit

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Ad valorem taxes are based on:

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Value

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In calculating the front footage of a property, it is always the:

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First number mention in property dimensions

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When is the due date for the first half taxes?

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October 1st

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What is the due date for the second half taxes?

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March 1st of the following year.

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What is the delinquent date for the first half taxes?

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November 1st

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What is the delinquent date for the second half taxes:

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May 1st of following year

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In what month is the Property tax sale held?

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February

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when do taxes become a lien?

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January 1st (or the first Monday) of the following year.

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What interest rate does the bidding at the tax sale begin at?

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16% and bid down.

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What does the successful bidder receive?

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Certificate of Purchase

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What is the redemption period for the property tax sale?

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3 years

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Property taxes are in what lien position?

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First before anything else.

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What is unique about the property tax lien?

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Superior, Unrecorded & Specific to a single property.

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A Permanent exception to the current zoning for one specific property is called a?

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Variance

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The master plan is the big picture; zoning the:

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Details

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Police power is without:

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Compensation

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Regulation and control of the use of the land is achieved through?

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Zoning Ordinances

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A non-conforming use that may be allowed to continue legally is considered:

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Grandfathered

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A form for citizens to discuss the pros and cons of zoning ordinances before they are enacted is called?

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Special Hearings

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Name the four government rights in real property under the alluvial system of individual ownership:

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(P E T E)

• Police Power
  
• Eminent Domain
  
• Taxes
  
• Escheat
  

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Local governments get their authority through legislation passed by the state called:

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Enabling Rights

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TRUE OR FALSE:

In Police Power, the Government is not required to compensate a property owner

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TRUE

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The comprehensive plan is the big picture, zoning is the:

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DETAILS

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Enforcement of zoning laws are accomplished through the use of

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Building Permits

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A trip of land set aside between different zoning classification is referred to as a(n):

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Buffer Zone

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Land or a building use that existed prior to the current zoning ordinance and may continue under a:

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Grandfather Clause

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A variance is a permanent exception for:

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One specific property

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Eminent Domain is the right of the government to take private land for the:

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Good of the People

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TRUE OR FALSE

In eminent domain the property owner does not have to be compensated.

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FALSE

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the Right/Power to take private land for the good of the people is:

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Eminent Domain

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The Process of taking private land for the good of the people is:

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Condemnation

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Ad Valorem: Taxed according to:

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Value

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Special Assessment: Taxed according to:

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Benefit

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If government action has forced a significant loss of value to an individual's land, the owner may force:

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Inverse Condemnation

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When Eminent Domain occurs, the property owner must be:

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Fairly Compensated.

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Assessed values are based on a percentage of the fair market value of a property. In Arizona assessed value is calculated using the following ratios:

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Commercial Property: 18%

Vancant Land: 16%

Rented Residential Property: 10%

Residential Property: 10%

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A charge against a specific parcel of property is called:

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A Specific Lien

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Constructive notice is also called:

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Legal notice