Hawaii State exam Study set 2
Tina is negotiating a lease in Hawaii. For which transaction is agency disclosure required?
a.)A lease of any length and value
b.)A lease that's longer than one year
c.)A lease that's six months or longer
d.)A lease with a total lease fee of $50,000 or more - Answer-b.)A lease that's longer than one year
Sean transferred ownership of his Big Island farm to his son. His son agreed to continue farming the
property until/unless the land use classification or zoning changed OR until Sean's grandson was old
enough to decide if he wanted to keep the property. Which of these statements must be true?
a.)This is a covenant that runs with the land.
b.)This is a covenant that will be enforced by the Land Use Commission.
c.)This is a deed restriction that can only be removed by court action.
d.)This is a personal restrictive covenant because it impacts only Sean's son and grandson. - Answer-
d.)This is a personal restrictive covenant because it impacts only Sean's son and grandson.
In Hawaii, both parties have to sign the agreement to demonstrate _____.
a.)That an attorney has reviewed the contract.
b.)That their agents have agreed to the terms and conditions.
c.)That the very first offer was accepted.
d.)That they understand the terms. - Answer-d.)That they understand the terms.
Sandy Cove Real Estate is applying for it's brokerage firm real estate license. The principal broker
submits proof of registration with the Business Registration Division. Which of these must be true?
a.)Sandy Cove is restoring a forfeited license.
b.)Sandy Cove is submitting it's first brokerage firm renewal application.
,c.)The firm is applying for it's first license under the business name Sandy Cove Real Estate.
d.)The firm is renewing it's biennial brokerage firm license. - Answer-c.)The firm is applying for it's first
license under the business name Sandy Cove Real Estate.
Under a Hawaii agreement of sale, which fee will only be paid once?
a.)Conveyance tax
b.)Origination fee
c.)Property tax
d.)Recording fees - Answer-a.)Conveyance tax
Which of these policies best represents an appropriate level of supervision by a principal broker in
Hawaii?
a.)Becca reviews every contract generated by the licensees in her firm.
b.)Jarod enforces strict rules for how his associated licensees may generate leads.
c.)Teresa audits the financial records of each of her associated licensees.
d.)Willis requires that each of his associated licenses provide a complete transcript of every transaction-
related telephone call. - Answer-a.)Becca reviews every contract generated by the licensees in her firm.
Which of these statements about fair housing laws in Hawaii is true?
a.)Hawaii fair housing laws apply only to residential real estate.
b.)Hawaii fair housing laws pertain to those who engage in real estate transactions as a vocation, not to
property owners.
c.)Hawaii names additional protected classes beyond those protected by federal fair housing laws.
d.)HIREC is responsible for hearing fair housing complaints. - Answer-c.)Hawaii names additional
protected classes beyond those protected by federal fair housing laws.(The Hawaii Civil Rights
Commission has jurisdiction over discrimination cases, which may be brought against anyone who
discriminates in any real property transaction.)
, Pacific Properties has been in business since 1997 and is renewing its brokerage firm license. Which of
these is true?
a.)Pacific Properties must submit a certificate of good standing from the Business Registration Division.
b.)Pacific Properties needs only to submit the renewal application fee.
c.)The firm must register each of its branch offices on all islands.
d.)The firm's principal broker must appear before the HIREC. - Answer-a.)Pacific Properties must submit
a certificate of good standing from the Business Registration Division.
Which of these is a general outcome of zoning laws?
a.)To control land use in support of land use laws
b.)To enforce shoreline setbacks
c.)To limit an area's growth and development
d.)To permit a government to exercise its right to escheat - Answer-a.)To control land use in support of
land use laws (Zoning laws, building codes and ordinances, and community planning are all part of a
governing body's police power. These laws are designed to support overall land use plans.)
Joe possesses a valid certificate for the use of medical marijuana, so he smokes it in his apartment
occasionally to manage his severe back pain. Can his landlord prohibit this marijuana use?
a.)No, because Joe is legally permitted to use medical marijuana.
b.)No, because marijuana use is illegal on the federal level.
c.)Yes, if the lease contains a no-smoking policy.
d.)Yes, if the lease prohibits the use of drugs on the property. - Answer-c.)Yes, if the lease contains a no-
smoking policy.
Max signed a month-to-month lease agreement for $950 a month and paid the maximum permitted
security deposit. He then decided he didn't want to move into the apartment. Based on Hawaii law, can
Pima, the landlord, withhold Max's security deposit?
a.)No, because Max didn't move into the unit.
b.)No, unless the lease agreement specifically permits it.
Tina is negotiating a lease in Hawaii. For which transaction is agency disclosure required?
a.)A lease of any length and value
b.)A lease that's longer than one year
c.)A lease that's six months or longer
d.)A lease with a total lease fee of $50,000 or more - Answer-b.)A lease that's longer than one year
Sean transferred ownership of his Big Island farm to his son. His son agreed to continue farming the
property until/unless the land use classification or zoning changed OR until Sean's grandson was old
enough to decide if he wanted to keep the property. Which of these statements must be true?
a.)This is a covenant that runs with the land.
b.)This is a covenant that will be enforced by the Land Use Commission.
c.)This is a deed restriction that can only be removed by court action.
d.)This is a personal restrictive covenant because it impacts only Sean's son and grandson. - Answer-
d.)This is a personal restrictive covenant because it impacts only Sean's son and grandson.
In Hawaii, both parties have to sign the agreement to demonstrate _____.
a.)That an attorney has reviewed the contract.
b.)That their agents have agreed to the terms and conditions.
c.)That the very first offer was accepted.
d.)That they understand the terms. - Answer-d.)That they understand the terms.
Sandy Cove Real Estate is applying for it's brokerage firm real estate license. The principal broker
submits proof of registration with the Business Registration Division. Which of these must be true?
a.)Sandy Cove is restoring a forfeited license.
b.)Sandy Cove is submitting it's first brokerage firm renewal application.
,c.)The firm is applying for it's first license under the business name Sandy Cove Real Estate.
d.)The firm is renewing it's biennial brokerage firm license. - Answer-c.)The firm is applying for it's first
license under the business name Sandy Cove Real Estate.
Under a Hawaii agreement of sale, which fee will only be paid once?
a.)Conveyance tax
b.)Origination fee
c.)Property tax
d.)Recording fees - Answer-a.)Conveyance tax
Which of these policies best represents an appropriate level of supervision by a principal broker in
Hawaii?
a.)Becca reviews every contract generated by the licensees in her firm.
b.)Jarod enforces strict rules for how his associated licensees may generate leads.
c.)Teresa audits the financial records of each of her associated licensees.
d.)Willis requires that each of his associated licenses provide a complete transcript of every transaction-
related telephone call. - Answer-a.)Becca reviews every contract generated by the licensees in her firm.
Which of these statements about fair housing laws in Hawaii is true?
a.)Hawaii fair housing laws apply only to residential real estate.
b.)Hawaii fair housing laws pertain to those who engage in real estate transactions as a vocation, not to
property owners.
c.)Hawaii names additional protected classes beyond those protected by federal fair housing laws.
d.)HIREC is responsible for hearing fair housing complaints. - Answer-c.)Hawaii names additional
protected classes beyond those protected by federal fair housing laws.(The Hawaii Civil Rights
Commission has jurisdiction over discrimination cases, which may be brought against anyone who
discriminates in any real property transaction.)
, Pacific Properties has been in business since 1997 and is renewing its brokerage firm license. Which of
these is true?
a.)Pacific Properties must submit a certificate of good standing from the Business Registration Division.
b.)Pacific Properties needs only to submit the renewal application fee.
c.)The firm must register each of its branch offices on all islands.
d.)The firm's principal broker must appear before the HIREC. - Answer-a.)Pacific Properties must submit
a certificate of good standing from the Business Registration Division.
Which of these is a general outcome of zoning laws?
a.)To control land use in support of land use laws
b.)To enforce shoreline setbacks
c.)To limit an area's growth and development
d.)To permit a government to exercise its right to escheat - Answer-a.)To control land use in support of
land use laws (Zoning laws, building codes and ordinances, and community planning are all part of a
governing body's police power. These laws are designed to support overall land use plans.)
Joe possesses a valid certificate for the use of medical marijuana, so he smokes it in his apartment
occasionally to manage his severe back pain. Can his landlord prohibit this marijuana use?
a.)No, because Joe is legally permitted to use medical marijuana.
b.)No, because marijuana use is illegal on the federal level.
c.)Yes, if the lease contains a no-smoking policy.
d.)Yes, if the lease prohibits the use of drugs on the property. - Answer-c.)Yes, if the lease contains a no-
smoking policy.
Max signed a month-to-month lease agreement for $950 a month and paid the maximum permitted
security deposit. He then decided he didn't want to move into the apartment. Based on Hawaii law, can
Pima, the landlord, withhold Max's security deposit?
a.)No, because Max didn't move into the unit.
b.)No, unless the lease agreement specifically permits it.
