Transitives and intransitives

Incorrect: Her coat was laying on the chair.
Correct: Her coat was lying on the chair.

Incorrect: Their house sets on a hill overlooking a lake.
Correct: Their house sits on a hill overlooking a lake.

Incorrect: The landlord has risen the rent.
Correct: The landlord has raised the rent.

Incorrect: Their house sets on a hill overlooking a lake.
Correct: Their house sits on a hill overlooking a lake.

Incorrect: Please, sit the telephone on the table by the bed.
Correct: Please, set the telephone on the table by the bed.