Legal Aspects of Real Estate Chapter 4
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The most favorable management of real property usage must take into account both the interests
of the individual and the interests of
the subdivision.
the surrounding community.
the government.
the HOA. - CORRECT ANSWER - the surrounding community.
In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate
land use in
public areas.
parks.
agricultural areas.
residential subdivisions. - CORRECT ANSWER - residential subdivisions.
Property owners can enforce covenants by taking a court action known as
an affidavit.
an injunction.
a complaint.
a decree. - CORRECT ANSWER - an injunction.
What are limitations placed on the use of land by the developer of a residential subdivision?
Adverse possession
Easements
Restrictive covenants
, Development controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Restrictive covenants
The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are
the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and
the Clean Air Amendment.
the Coastal Zone Conservation Act.
the Lead-based Paint Act.
the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Faulting Zone Act. - CORRECT ANSWER - the Lead-
based Paint Act.
What type of zoning allows more restrictive zoning uses to be allowed in less restrictive zones?
Noncumulative zoning
Incentive zoning
Cumulative zoning
Recreational zoning - CORRECT ANSWER - Cumulative zoning
What describes a regulation enacted by the local government for zoning a city or county?
A mandate
A special use permit
An injunction
A zoning ordinance - CORRECT ANSWER - A zoning ordinance
What type of taxes are levied on properties to pay for improvements, that will ideally increase
the overall value of the property?
Personal property taxes
Improvement taxes
Special assessments
Rollback taxes - CORRECT ANSWER - Special assessments
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The most favorable management of real property usage must take into account both the interests
of the individual and the interests of
the subdivision.
the surrounding community.
the government.
the HOA. - CORRECT ANSWER - the surrounding community.
In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate
land use in
public areas.
parks.
agricultural areas.
residential subdivisions. - CORRECT ANSWER - residential subdivisions.
Property owners can enforce covenants by taking a court action known as
an affidavit.
an injunction.
a complaint.
a decree. - CORRECT ANSWER - an injunction.
What are limitations placed on the use of land by the developer of a residential subdivision?
Adverse possession
Easements
Restrictive covenants
, Development controls - CORRECT ANSWER - Restrictive covenants
The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are
the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and
the Clean Air Amendment.
the Coastal Zone Conservation Act.
the Lead-based Paint Act.
the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Faulting Zone Act. - CORRECT ANSWER - the Lead-
based Paint Act.
What type of zoning allows more restrictive zoning uses to be allowed in less restrictive zones?
Noncumulative zoning
Incentive zoning
Cumulative zoning
Recreational zoning - CORRECT ANSWER - Cumulative zoning
What describes a regulation enacted by the local government for zoning a city or county?
A mandate
A special use permit
An injunction
A zoning ordinance - CORRECT ANSWER - A zoning ordinance
What type of taxes are levied on properties to pay for improvements, that will ideally increase
the overall value of the property?
Personal property taxes
Improvement taxes
Special assessments
Rollback taxes - CORRECT ANSWER - Special assessments
