Lesson 5 – Encumbrances and Liens

Lesson 5

Rights in Real Estate

Even when someone “owns” property, there may be claims or limits attached to it. In this lesson, you’ll learn what encumbrances are and how easements, encroachments, restrictions, and liens affect ownership and value. You’ll also cover foreclosure basics and why lien priority matters in real transactions.

Recommended approach

For best results, complete this lesson in the sequence below. The course is designed to build knowledge step-by-step and reinforce key concepts through practice. Please review ALL of the lesson materials available for this lesson.

  1. Watch the lesson video/audio (if applicable): focus on definitions and real life examples
  2. Review the slides: use them to organize notes and key terms.
  3. Complete the chapter reading: pay special attention to bold terms and the Snapshot Review.
  4. Take the chapter quiz: confirm mastery and identify any areas that need review.

Passing standard: A score of 80% is required on chapter assessments.
If you score below 80%, review the missed topics and retake the quiz. This process is intended to strengthen retention and improve exam readiness.

Chapter resources

Slides
Open slides
Recommended: review once before the quiz and again after reviewing missed questions.
Chapter PDF
Download chapter PDF
Focus areas: key terms, examples, and Snapshot Review.

Next step
Complete the Chapter Quiz. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.

Support is available if you have questions as you work through the material.