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Alabama Real Estate License Exam 2026
Latest Update With Multiple, Correctly
Answered Questions Already Graded A+
1. A homeowner wants to build a fence 2 feet onto an
adjacent lot. The neighbor says nothing for 20 years. Under
Alabama law, the homeowner might claim ownership through:
• A) Eminent domain
• B) Prescription
• C) Adverse possession
• D) Easement by necessity
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Rationale: In Alabama, adverse possession requires 20 years
of hostile, actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous
possession. The neighbor’s silence alone doesn’t grant
ownership, but if all elements are met, title can be claimed.
2. A property has a garage built 3 feet over the property
line. This is an example of:
• A) Encroachment
• B) Easement
• C) License
• D) Deed restriction
Rationale: Encroachment is the unauthorized intrusion of a
structure onto another’s land. This differs from an easement
(right to use) or license (permission).
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3. Which of the following is a legal description method
recognized in Alabama?
• A) Metes and bounds
• B) Lot and block (recorded plat)
• C) Government rectangular survey
• D) All of the above
Rationale: Alabama recognizes all three methods. Metes and
bounds is oldest; lot and block is common in subdivisions;
rectangular survey is used for rural/undeveloped land.
4. A zoning ordinance changes after a buyer purchases a lot,
reducing the allowed square footage for a home. The buyer
sues. This is a potential:
• A) Taking by inverse condemnation
• B) Regulatory taking
• C) Escheat
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• D) Police power abuse
Rationale: Regulatory takings occur when land use restrictions
deprive owner of all economic value. The buyer may seek
compensation under the 5th Amendment if the change is
extreme.
5. A property owner grants a neighbor the right to use a
driveway across their land. This is an:
• A) Easement appurtenant
• B) Easement in gross
• C) License
• D) Encroachment
Rationale: Easement appurtenant benefits the dominant parcel
(neighbor's land) and runs with the land. Easement in gross
benefits a person or utility.
Alabama Real Estate License Exam 2026
Latest Update With Multiple, Correctly
Answered Questions Already Graded A+
1. A homeowner wants to build a fence 2 feet onto an
adjacent lot. The neighbor says nothing for 20 years. Under
Alabama law, the homeowner might claim ownership through:
• A) Eminent domain
• B) Prescription
• C) Adverse possession
• D) Easement by necessity
,Page 2 of 178
Rationale: In Alabama, adverse possession requires 20 years
of hostile, actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and continuous
possession. The neighbor’s silence alone doesn’t grant
ownership, but if all elements are met, title can be claimed.
2. A property has a garage built 3 feet over the property
line. This is an example of:
• A) Encroachment
• B) Easement
• C) License
• D) Deed restriction
Rationale: Encroachment is the unauthorized intrusion of a
structure onto another’s land. This differs from an easement
(right to use) or license (permission).
,Page 3 of 178
3. Which of the following is a legal description method
recognized in Alabama?
• A) Metes and bounds
• B) Lot and block (recorded plat)
• C) Government rectangular survey
• D) All of the above
Rationale: Alabama recognizes all three methods. Metes and
bounds is oldest; lot and block is common in subdivisions;
rectangular survey is used for rural/undeveloped land.
4. A zoning ordinance changes after a buyer purchases a lot,
reducing the allowed square footage for a home. The buyer
sues. This is a potential:
• A) Taking by inverse condemnation
• B) Regulatory taking
• C) Escheat
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• D) Police power abuse
Rationale: Regulatory takings occur when land use restrictions
deprive owner of all economic value. The buyer may seek
compensation under the 5th Amendment if the change is
extreme.
5. A property owner grants a neighbor the right to use a
driveway across their land. This is an:
• A) Easement appurtenant
• B) Easement in gross
• C) License
• D) Encroachment
Rationale: Easement appurtenant benefits the dominant parcel
(neighbor's land) and runs with the land. Easement in gross
benefits a person or utility.
