California Real Estate - Re: Legal Aspects
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
general plan - CORRECT ANSWER - A plan that outlines the community's development
policies and establishes an overall design for the various land uses in the area is called the:
The floor area ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following method controls the
ratio between the area of the building's floor space and the area of the lot?
Chartered Cities - CORRECT ANSWER - Zoning ordinances for which of the following
may or may NOT follow the state zoning laws?
tentative subdivision map - CORRECT ANSWER - When land is subdivided into five or
more parcels, the subdivider must file a:
final subdivision public report - CORRECT ANSWER - Information about title to the
property, liens that affect the entire subdivision, utilities, and improvements are provided by a(n):
Which federal Act sets water quality standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clean Water
Act
Some applications for new construction in California must include a geologic report because of
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act.
When any homeowner in a subdivision can enforce the CC&Rs against any other homeowner
there, the developer has established a: - CORRECT ANSWER - common plan
Which 1948 landmark case concerned discrimination in connection with real estate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shelley v. Kraemer
, In 1972, the Fair Housing Act was amended to require real estate brokers to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - display fair housing posters
When a REALTOR® predicts that the entrance of minorities into a neighborhood will result in
lower property values, it is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Blockbusting
Which of the following federal acts deals with enforcing laws against redlining? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
It is against public policy to deny mortgage loans or give stricter terms for loans because of
neighborhood characteristics unrelated to the creditworthiness of the borrower or the value of the
real property, according to the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Housing Financial
Discrimination Act
Does a landlord need to Disclose any death due to AIDS ? - CORRECT ANSWER - NO
A lease for a set term is called an - CORRECT ANSWER - "Estate for Years"
An unlawful detainer action can be filed in - CORRECT ANSWER - Small Claims Court
When a landlord terminates a lease simply because a tenant made a complaint, it is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER - retaliatory eviction.
Establishes & Defines Rights & Duties - CORRECT ANSWER - Substantive Law
The Cali Constitution was adopted in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1879
For a presidential Veto, each House must vote in favor by how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Two-Thirds Majority
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
general plan - CORRECT ANSWER - A plan that outlines the community's development
policies and establishes an overall design for the various land uses in the area is called the:
The floor area ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following method controls the
ratio between the area of the building's floor space and the area of the lot?
Chartered Cities - CORRECT ANSWER - Zoning ordinances for which of the following
may or may NOT follow the state zoning laws?
tentative subdivision map - CORRECT ANSWER - When land is subdivided into five or
more parcels, the subdivider must file a:
final subdivision public report - CORRECT ANSWER - Information about title to the
property, liens that affect the entire subdivision, utilities, and improvements are provided by a(n):
Which federal Act sets water quality standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - Clean Water
Act
Some applications for new construction in California must include a geologic report because of
the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act.
When any homeowner in a subdivision can enforce the CC&Rs against any other homeowner
there, the developer has established a: - CORRECT ANSWER - common plan
Which 1948 landmark case concerned discrimination in connection with real estate? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shelley v. Kraemer
, In 1972, the Fair Housing Act was amended to require real estate brokers to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - display fair housing posters
When a REALTOR® predicts that the entrance of minorities into a neighborhood will result in
lower property values, it is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Blockbusting
Which of the following federal acts deals with enforcing laws against redlining? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
It is against public policy to deny mortgage loans or give stricter terms for loans because of
neighborhood characteristics unrelated to the creditworthiness of the borrower or the value of the
real property, according to the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Housing Financial
Discrimination Act
Does a landlord need to Disclose any death due to AIDS ? - CORRECT ANSWER - NO
A lease for a set term is called an - CORRECT ANSWER - "Estate for Years"
An unlawful detainer action can be filed in - CORRECT ANSWER - Small Claims Court
When a landlord terminates a lease simply because a tenant made a complaint, it is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER - retaliatory eviction.
Establishes & Defines Rights & Duties - CORRECT ANSWER - Substantive Law
The Cali Constitution was adopted in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1879
For a presidential Veto, each House must vote in favor by how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Two-Thirds Majority
