Question

Kent University does not have enough parking space to accommodate the vehicles of all its students, staff, and faculty. Cesario owns a sizable plot of land just north of the campus and has given many students oral permission to park on his land. Which of the following statements is true in this case?

a) Cesario's land provides a solution to the university's parking problem.
b) Kent University should build a parking structure on Cesario's land.
c) Cesario's land cannot be used for parking without a written agreement.
d) Kent University should restrict parking to create more space.

Answer 1

Cesario's land provides a solution to the university's parking problem by offering informal parking space through oral permission, though a formal written agreement might be more appropriate for long-term use and legal security.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario where Cesario's land is being used informally for parking by Kent University students, staff, and faculty due to insufficient parking on campus, the most correct statement is (a) Cesario's land provides a solution to the university's parking problem. This is because Cesario has given oral permission for the land to be used for this purpose, addressing the immediate need. However, for a long-term and formal solution, especially when considering property matters and land-use regulation, a written agreement would typically be more secure and advisable, though not necessarily required for the land to be used for parking under the conditions described.

While the other options suggest more permanent solutions, they go beyond the information provided in the question. Building a parking structure on Cesario's land would require Cesario's consent, a purchase or lease agreement, compliance with zoning laws, and considerations of the financial feasibility. Similarly, restricting parking further at Kent University does not address the overarching problem of inadequate parking space. The reference to the provost's email about a separate lot being paved for additional parking on the west end of campus demonstrates the university's efforts to address parking issues, but it's unrelated to Cesario's land specifically.