ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORECT
Answers
Certificate of Occupancy - CORRECT ANSWER - Certifies that the use of a building
complies with zoning regulations and building codes.
Statute of Frauds - CORRECT ANSWER - Refers to the requirement that certain types of
contracts need to be in writing in order to be enforced.
Conforming Use - CORRECT ANSWER - When a proposed development is designed to
comply with all of the applicable Zoning Regulations for the site it is said to have a...
DC Real Estate Commission - CORRECT ANSWER - seeks to protect consumers by
enforcing the laws and regulations applicable to property managers including licensure
Rental Housing Act of 1985 - CORRECT ANSWER - sets out rules for rent control in DC
Rental Accomodations Division - CORRECT ANSWER - part of the DHCD/HRA that is
responsible for administering the Rental Housing Act of 1985
Department of Housing and Community Development - CORRECT ANSWER -
Governing body for housing in DC
Turn On Date for Heat - CORRECT ANSWER - October 15th
Turn Off Date for Heat - CORRECT ANSWER - May 15th
, Temperature HVAC Equipment Must be able to maintain - CORRECT ANSWER - 70
degrees
Building Temperature During the Day - CORRECT ANSWER - 68 degrees
Building Temperature at Night - CORRECT ANSWER - 65 degrees
When Must Heating Systems Must Be Tested? - CORRECT ANSWER - Between March
1 and Sept 1 annually
Board of Zoning Adjustment - CORRECT ANSWER - Body that approves projects and
ensures compliance. Has capacity to grant special exceptions and authority to vary or modify
zoning regulations.
Rental Conversion and Sale Division - CORRECT ANSWER - administers the rental
housing conversion and sale act of 1980 and regulates tenant purchase rights, offer of sal, notice
of tranfer, conversion, etc.
Human Rights Act of 1977 - CORRECT ANSWER - law intended to end discrimination in
the District of Columbia based on race, color, religion, orientation, etc etc
Makeup of the Real Estate Commission (9) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 brokers, 2
salespersons, 2 property managers, 1 attorney, 1 unlicensed consumer
Obligations of PM (6) - CORRECT ANSWER - Uphold PM agreement, Exercise Care,
Disclose Facts, Maintain Confidentiality, Account for funds, Comply with Fair Housing laws
Documents That Must be Posted at Property (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Certificate of
Occupancy, Housing Business License, General Business License