Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
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Which agency enforces Title II under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
when it relates to state and local public housing, housing assistance, and housing
referrals? - (ANSWERS)Department of Housing and Urban Development
Which task is NOT the responsibility of an escrow officer?
Determine how earnest money is to be distributed in case of a dispute.
Manage transaction documents from all parties.
Prepare closing documents and manage the closing meeting.
Verify funding of the buyer's loan. - (ANSWERS)Verify funding of the buyer's loan.
Tustin Development just released its first block of condo units for sale. If Jen
purchases one of these first units, to which of these might she be required to agree? -
(ANSWERS)To live in the unit for at least one year
The landlord must file the eviction suit within ______ days of the lease expiration. -
(ANSWERS)60
Marcus died without a will and with no known heirs. What happens to his real
property? - (ANSWERS)After 15 years, the state may acquire the property through
the process of escheat.
Ad valorem taxes are based on what? - (ANSWERS)The property's assessed value
As late as the 1960s, a significant portion of Hawaii lands were leasehold rather than
fee simple. The Land Reform Act of 1967 provided for ______ -
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(ANSWERS)Mandatory leasehold conversions through condemnation
Stan is stubbornly dragging his feet in sending the escrow agent information about
his loan so the escrow officer can get Stan's loan payoff data. Which Hawaii
document addresses how Stan should be working with escrow? -
(ANSWERS)Escrow instructions
The Hawaii Condominium Property Act requires that developers designate which
percentage of condo developments to be sold to buyers who plan to occupy their
units? - (ANSWERS)50%
HARPTA - (ANSWERS)Hawaii Real Property Tax
If not exempt, how much are buyers required to withhold from HARPTA? -
(ANSWERS)7.25% of sales price
Tabitha included an inspection contingency in her purchase contract. After an expert
property inspection, Tabitha became concerned about the safety of the property.
Before the deadline stated in the contract, Tabitha's agent called the listing agent to
terminate the contract. Which of these statements is true?
-Tabitha is only permitted to terminate the contract after attempting to negotiate with
the seller.
-Tabitha's agent should have provided written notice of the contract termination.
-Tabitha should have contacted the seller directly to terminate the contract.
-The seller must return Tabitha's earnest money deposit. - (ANSWERS)Tabitha's
, Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
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agent should have provided written notice of the contract termination.
In a tax map key, what does CPR stand for? - (ANSWERS)Condominium property
regime
What is the island number for each county? (TMK number) - (ANSWERS)1 Oahu
2 Maui
3 Big Island
4 Kauai
Can a business advertise "NO GET Tax" on their shop, if they cover the tax
expense? - (ANSWERS)No
How many days before foreclosure can one exercise the right of redemption? -
(ANSWERS)3 days
If a party doesn't have legal capacity and enters into a contract anyway, the contract
is voidable by which party? - (ANSWERS)the party lacking legal capacity
Jason, the seller, signed the closing documents on his house on June 15. Escrow
verified the deposit of good funds on June 17. Sierra, the buyer, signed her closing
documents on June 18. Escrow recorded the deed and mortgage documents on June
19. What is the closing date? - (ANSWERS)June 19
Ron and Eliana are neighbors. Ron wants to buy Eliana's Maui rental property. In
the contract that Ron and Eliana sign, Ron is identified only as "the neighbor."
Which statute or contract element does this violate? - (ANSWERS)Statue of Frauds
Carlton signed a contract to build an addition to Tom's Oahu house on March 1. He
began work March 15. He completed work on May 21. On May 31, he filed an
, Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
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application for a lien. If approved, what is the date the lien attaches to the property?
- (ANSWERS)March 15
Kyla is a broker who's been designated by her brokerage company to oversee all
brokerage operations. What is Kyla's role? - (ANSWERS)Principle Broker
When an owner sells a property that's subject to a lease agreement, the new owner
has ___ days to notify tenants of the security deposit transfer. - (ANSWERS)20
In Hawaii, any encroachment beyond the ______ will require an encroachment
agreement. - (ANSWERS)De minimis
Ele, a property manager in Kapalua, understands that she can only pay for certain
items from funds deposited in a trust account. Which of the following is a legal use
of funds from the account?
Administrative expenses for Ele's office
Monthly invoice for building-wide internet service
Repair of a damaged wall after the tenant in 3B moves out
Weekly salary checks for the maintenance staff - (ANSWERS)Repair of a damaged
wall after the tenant in 3B moves out
(Trust accounts hold tenant security deposits, which can be used to make repairs if
the tenant moves out without leaving the unit in good condition.)
Graded A+
Which agency enforces Title II under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
when it relates to state and local public housing, housing assistance, and housing
referrals? - (ANSWERS)Department of Housing and Urban Development
Which task is NOT the responsibility of an escrow officer?
Determine how earnest money is to be distributed in case of a dispute.
Manage transaction documents from all parties.
Prepare closing documents and manage the closing meeting.
Verify funding of the buyer's loan. - (ANSWERS)Verify funding of the buyer's loan.
Tustin Development just released its first block of condo units for sale. If Jen
purchases one of these first units, to which of these might she be required to agree? -
(ANSWERS)To live in the unit for at least one year
The landlord must file the eviction suit within ______ days of the lease expiration. -
(ANSWERS)60
Marcus died without a will and with no known heirs. What happens to his real
property? - (ANSWERS)After 15 years, the state may acquire the property through
the process of escheat.
Ad valorem taxes are based on what? - (ANSWERS)The property's assessed value
As late as the 1960s, a significant portion of Hawaii lands were leasehold rather than
fee simple. The Land Reform Act of 1967 provided for ______ -
, Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
Graded A+
(ANSWERS)Mandatory leasehold conversions through condemnation
Stan is stubbornly dragging his feet in sending the escrow agent information about
his loan so the escrow officer can get Stan's loan payoff data. Which Hawaii
document addresses how Stan should be working with escrow? -
(ANSWERS)Escrow instructions
The Hawaii Condominium Property Act requires that developers designate which
percentage of condo developments to be sold to buyers who plan to occupy their
units? - (ANSWERS)50%
HARPTA - (ANSWERS)Hawaii Real Property Tax
If not exempt, how much are buyers required to withhold from HARPTA? -
(ANSWERS)7.25% of sales price
Tabitha included an inspection contingency in her purchase contract. After an expert
property inspection, Tabitha became concerned about the safety of the property.
Before the deadline stated in the contract, Tabitha's agent called the listing agent to
terminate the contract. Which of these statements is true?
-Tabitha is only permitted to terminate the contract after attempting to negotiate with
the seller.
-Tabitha's agent should have provided written notice of the contract termination.
-Tabitha should have contacted the seller directly to terminate the contract.
-The seller must return Tabitha's earnest money deposit. - (ANSWERS)Tabitha's
, Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
Graded A+
agent should have provided written notice of the contract termination.
In a tax map key, what does CPR stand for? - (ANSWERS)Condominium property
regime
What is the island number for each county? (TMK number) - (ANSWERS)1 Oahu
2 Maui
3 Big Island
4 Kauai
Can a business advertise "NO GET Tax" on their shop, if they cover the tax
expense? - (ANSWERS)No
How many days before foreclosure can one exercise the right of redemption? -
(ANSWERS)3 days
If a party doesn't have legal capacity and enters into a contract anyway, the contract
is voidable by which party? - (ANSWERS)the party lacking legal capacity
Jason, the seller, signed the closing documents on his house on June 15. Escrow
verified the deposit of good funds on June 17. Sierra, the buyer, signed her closing
documents on June 18. Escrow recorded the deed and mortgage documents on June
19. What is the closing date? - (ANSWERS)June 19
Ron and Eliana are neighbors. Ron wants to buy Eliana's Maui rental property. In
the contract that Ron and Eliana sign, Ron is identified only as "the neighbor."
Which statute or contract element does this violate? - (ANSWERS)Statue of Frauds
Carlton signed a contract to build an addition to Tom's Oahu house on March 1. He
began work March 15. He completed work on May 21. On May 31, he filed an
, Hawaii Exam Practice Questions With Answers 2025/2026
Graded A+
application for a lien. If approved, what is the date the lien attaches to the property?
- (ANSWERS)March 15
Kyla is a broker who's been designated by her brokerage company to oversee all
brokerage operations. What is Kyla's role? - (ANSWERS)Principle Broker
When an owner sells a property that's subject to a lease agreement, the new owner
has ___ days to notify tenants of the security deposit transfer. - (ANSWERS)20
In Hawaii, any encroachment beyond the ______ will require an encroachment
agreement. - (ANSWERS)De minimis
Ele, a property manager in Kapalua, understands that she can only pay for certain
items from funds deposited in a trust account. Which of the following is a legal use
of funds from the account?
Administrative expenses for Ele's office
Monthly invoice for building-wide internet service
Repair of a damaged wall after the tenant in 3B moves out
Weekly salary checks for the maintenance staff - (ANSWERS)Repair of a damaged
wall after the tenant in 3B moves out
(Trust accounts hold tenant security deposits, which can be used to make repairs if
the tenant moves out without leaving the unit in good condition.)
