Oregon 30-Hour Real Estate Law Practice Test

In what respect is a townhome similar to a single-family detached home?

1. Shared pool access

2. Ownership includes both the structure and the land.

3. Attached garages

4. Common maintenance services

The correct answer is: Ownership includes both the structure and the land.

A townhome is similar to a single-family detached home in that ownership includes both the structure and the land. This means that when someone purchases a townhome, they own the physical building they inhabit as well as the land it occupies. In the case of single-family detached homes, the owner typically holds the same rights—ownership of their individual residence along with the associated lot. While townhomes may share walls with neighboring properties and might have some common areas or amenities, the fundamental aspect of ownership remains that both types of homes allow for individual ownership of the dwelling and the land. This is particularly significant as it distinguishes these types of properties from condominiums, where owners typically own only the interior of their units and share ownership of common areas. Other options focus on aspects that may apply to different living situations, such as shared amenities or services, but they do not address the core distinction of land ownership that is present in both townhomes and single-family homes.