Chapter 13

Question 1

Rent controls, building moratoriums, and coastal controls are examples of government use of:

Answer 1

police power

Question 2

The subdivision law administered by the California Real Estate Commissioner, who requires the issuance of a public report:

Answer 2

Subdivided Lands Act

Question 3

The Subdivision Map Act requires the filing of a subdivision map with:

Answer 3

local government

Question 4

A subdivision offered for sale in California must provide a real estate commissioner approved public report if the land is located in:

Answer 4

any area of California

Question 5

The type of development where an owner obtains an individual deed to their living unit and has an undivided interest in all the land and common areas:

Answer 5

condominium

Question 6

If a person purchases the right to occupy a unit for a certain designated period each year, this is called:

Answer 6

time share ownership

Question 7

A purchaser of a lot in a rural land project can cancel the purchase contract and receive a full refund in how many days?

Answer 7

14 days

Question 8

Redlining in California is illegal because of the:

Answer 8

Housing Financial Discrimination (Holden) Act

Question 9

It is illegal to disqualify a person who wishes to buy or rent a home based on:

Answer 9

physical handicap

Question 10

The California law that makes it unlawful for businesses to illegally discriminate:

Answer 10

Unruh Act

Question 11

If a seller offers to give a real estate agent a listing which contains an illegal discriminatory clause, the agent should:

Answer 11

refuse the listing

Question 12

This symbol stands for:

Answer 12

equal housing opportunity

Question 13

Which of the following is the best definition of the term “zoning”?

Answer 13

separating non-harmonious land uses

Question 14

The principal responsibility of a planning commission is to advise elected officials regarding:

Answer 14

development of a general plan

Question 15

The state and federal government have instituted laws prohibiting illegal discrimination in real estate transactions. Which of the following is a federal law that affects all states?

Answer 15

Civil Rights Act of 1968 and 1988 Amendments

Question 16

All of the following are common interest developments, except:

Answer 16

standard tract homes

Question 17

State legislation gives cities and counties some control over real property in all of the following matters, except:

Answer 17

lien and attachment laws

Question 18

To exercise this power, government must have a public use and pay just compensation:

Answer 18

eminent domain

Question 19

Requires a certain number of units to be set aside for people of low and moderate income.

Answer 19

nclusionary zoning

Question 20

The most common method for placing CC&Rs on the parcels of land in a new subdivision is to:

Answer 20

record the restrictions in a declaration of restrictions and make reference to this in each deed

Question 21

A deviation from zoning requirements for a single parcel of land is a:

Answer 21

variance

Question 22

Which of the following is not a material change that requires an amended public report?

Answer 22

placement of a billboard on a highway showing the location of the subdivision

Question 23

If a city planning commission turns down a variance request, the next level of appeal is to the:

Answer 23

city council

Question 24

Which of the following statements is not true in regard to the issuance of the preliminary public report on a subdivision project?

Answer 24

preliminary public reports are ordinarily good for five years

Question 25

The Interstate Land Sales Full-Disclosure Act is administered by the:

Answer 25

federal government

Question 26

All of the following regarding housing and construction laws are true except:

Answer 26

a negative impact report is used when a development will have a significant impact on the environment

Question 27

Which of the following is not controlled by zoning regulations?

Answer 27

deed restrictions

Question 28

Discrimination due to race, color, or creed in housing under both federal and state legislation is:

Answer 28

unlawful
illegal
unenforceable

Question 29

A purchaser of a time share and an undivided interest in a recreational development in California can cancel the sale and receive a full refund within:

Answer 29

7 days

Question 30

The famous case that ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was constitutional:

Answer 30

Jones vs. Mayer