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Chapter 4.2: BC Real Estate Contracts Flashcards

1
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The law and equity act is part of _____________

A

Section 59

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Under _________________ contracts don’t have to be in ______________ to be valid or enforceable

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Common law

Writing

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Under common law, contracts can be _________ or _________

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Oral or implied

And written too - but not mandatory

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The court will enforce oral contracts, but if they can’t, what remedies may they award?

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1) deposit can be returned
2) compensation can be ordered
3) legal fees can be reimbursed (rare if other remedies are already provided)

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The _______________(section______) states that in most cases a contract dealing with real estate should be in __________ to be enforceable

A

Law and equity act (section 59)

Writing

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If the contract is not in writing, it is not _______, __________, or __________, just means it’s hard to enforce

A

Void, voidable, or illegal

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There are _____ exceptions to Section 59

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3

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3 exceptions to Section 59

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1) where the party seeking to enforce the contract can prove that the party denying it had acted in such a way, that indicated the existence of the contract (such as supplying a bank draft or some sort of deposit)
2) where the party seeking to enforce the contract had reasonably relied on the contract and performed some act (spending $)
3) it does not apply to leases for a term of three years or less (as 3+ year leases need to be in writing)

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The _____________ deals with agreements in restraint of trade and misleading advertisement

A

Competition act

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The _____________ ensures that each company must be free to set its own commission rates an splits with the cooperating banker

A

competition act

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You can be charged with ___________ whether or not you actually put your agreement / scheme into effect

Premeditation baby!!

A

Price fixing

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________________ of the Act sets out a number of criminal conspiracy offences associated with agreements between competitors

A

Section 45

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Every person commits an offence who, with a competitor of that person with respect to a product, conspires, agrees or arranges:

A

A) to fix, maintain, increase or control the price/production for the supply of the product

B) to allocate sales, territories, customers or markets for the production or supply of the product; or

C) to fix, maintain, control, prevent, lesson or eliminate the production or supply of the product

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14
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To determine whether a given representation is false or misleading, the court is required to asses the __________________ conveyed by the representation, as well as its ______________

A

General impression

Literal meaning

*this is for misleading advertisement

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Misleading advertisement can be _________ or _____________ representation to the public

A

Written or oral

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16
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For a misleading advertisement, the statement must be false or misleading in a _______________________

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Material respect

*all of disclosures that effect your influence to buy

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17
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For a misleading advertisement, whether the statement is misleading is whether an _______________ person would be misled

A

Inexperienced

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To escape liability for a misleading advertisement

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You must show that you took all the care of a reasonable person and that you honestly believed the representation made was true

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19
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PIPA stands for what?

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Personal info protection act

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PIPA does what?

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Regulates the way PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS, collect, use, keep, secure, and disclose personal information

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There are ________ PIPA principles

A

10!

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The 10 PIPA principles

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1) be accountable
2) identify the purpose **
3) obtain consent **
4) limit collection **
5) limit use, disclosure, rentention
6) be accurate
7) use appropriate safeguards
8) be open
9) given individuals access
10) provide recourse

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23
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PIPEDA stands for what?

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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

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What does PIPEDA do!

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Establishes how a business engaged in commercial activity can collect, use, and disclose information

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What is included in the description: personal information

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  • Name, age
  • Home address, phone number
  • Marital status, religion
  • Race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation
  • Education
  • Income, purchases, and spending habits
  • Employment information
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_________ collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, PIPEDA requires private sector organizations to __________________________

A

Before!

Obtain the persons consent

Always consent!!

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27
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Licensees are designated by the act to report 2 things for FINTRAC, what are they?

A

1) large cash transaction record

2) suspicious transaction report

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28
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The _________________ must be done for each client

A

FINTRAC Form

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29
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FINTRAC stands for what?

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Financial transactions and reports analysis centre of Canada

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For the FINTRAC form, what should be included in it?

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The client information record should include the clients name, address, date of birth, and the nature of the clients principle of business

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31
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A large transaction is considered $_____________ or more in cash

A

$10,000

Or a total $10,000 in multiple transactions

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32
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How does the large transactions $10,000 work?

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1) in a single transaction

2) in two or more transactions that were made within 24 hours by / on behalf of the same individual or entity

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33
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A large transaction must be reported to FINTRAC within _____________ after the transaction

A

15 days

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34
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What should be included in a large transaction report to FINTRAC!

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1) how the transaction was initiated
2) how the transaction was completed
3) account information (of set up for the transaction)
4) the individual conducting the transaction
5) the entity on whose behalf the transaction was conducted

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35
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When is a large transactions record not needed

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When the cash comes from financial entities such as banks or public bodies such as government

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36
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Real estate contracts must be ____________ to be enforceable

A

Signed!

Both signatures = enforceable by both sides of the party

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37
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The listing contract is between the _________ and __________. And also the ____________ and _________ (vendor)

A

Between seller and brokerage

Listing agent and seller

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38
Q

The Contract of Purchase and Sale (CPS) consists of the 3 P’s, which are

A

Parties (buyer and seller)
Property
Price

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39
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The Contract of Purchase and Sale (CPS) is between __________ and ___________. And also, ______________ and _____________ (buyer)

A

Between the buyer and seller

Selling agent and purchase (buyer)

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40
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Contracts are enforceable only against the persons who __________________

A

Signed the document

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41
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___________________ that is gathered by licensees from Seller and Buyers is now protected by legislation

A

Personal information

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42
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This protection requires licensees to obtain the ______________

A

Informed consent

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43
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When determining party legal rights, the place to look is where?

A

Terms of the contract!

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44
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What are the 3 informative components to a listing contract?

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1) property has to be described accurately and signed by all owners
2) title search - to prove real owners
3) a copy of listing agreement must be given to all parties of a listing contract

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45
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The listing contract does not show what?

A

Possible contaminations!

It’s just a listing contract

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46
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What is a listing agreement?

A

A contract between the vendor (seller) & a real estate brokerage (not agent)

47
Q

The ___________ is not a party to the listing agreement

A

Purchaser

48
Q

The __________(aka: _______) cannot rely on or be part of a listing contract

A

Purchaser (buyer)

49
Q

________________ : while the contracting party is still the brokerage, the vendor (seller) agrees that the brokerage will appoint one or more specific licensees to act as the vendors sole agent

A

Designated agency

50
Q

It is important to investigate information independently… What does this mean

A

You cannot get away with “the seller told me”

51
Q

The seller is not ____________ to accept an offer

A

Obligated

52
Q

Satisfactions of the terms of the listing agreement will _________ trigger the payment of commission by the seller

A

Likely

53
Q

You are not _________ to your commission

A

Entitled

54
Q

If all terms are not met _____________

A

No commission paid

55
Q

The realtor must present all _________

A

Offers

56
Q

If you see a stupid and long quote in one of the questions the answer is ____________

A

Law and equity act

57
Q

A contract of purchase and sale (CPS) is between the _________ and ___________, there is no agent 

A

Buyer and seller

58
Q

the three P’s to contract of purchase and sale

A

Parties (buyer and seller)
Property
Price

59
Q

The contract of purchase and sale does not need…

A

1) statement of adjustments
2) deposit
3) commission

60
Q

The contract of purchase and sale is ______________ with _____________

A

Binding

No deposit

61
Q

The contract of purchase and sale treats deposit as a __________

A

Condition

62
Q

Agents hold the deposit as a __________

A

Stakeholder

63
Q

A __________ is a fundamental term of a contract

A

Condition

An essential term!

64
Q

If a condition is breached, what can you do?

A
  • terminate the contract
  • sue for damages or specific performance

Example: couldn’t get financing

65
Q

A ___________ is a subsidiary term of a contract

A

Warranty

Minor term

66
Q

If you breach a warranty, you can

A

•sue for damages

You cannot terminate the contract

Example: did not paint the house as promised

67
Q

_______________: warranties are necessary to preserve a party’s right to sue after the sale completes

A

Written warranties

68
Q

A condition precedent is what?

A

Subject clauses!

Examples: Financing, inspection, title search

69
Q

_________________: performance of some act before the contract is binding upon the parties

A

Condition precedent

70
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__________________: After completion of contract of purchase and sale, the agreement and the parties rights under it or merged and they can no longer rely on the terms of any contract proceeding delivery of the deed, but must look at the deed itself or any remedy

A

The doctrine of merger

  • Severely limits the remedies available to the party’s
71
Q

_________________________: A condition that is holy dependent on the will, or actions, of someone who is not a party to a contract (bank)

A

True condition precendent

72
Q

___________________: after the contract is formed

A condition which will discharge the principal (primary) obligations of a party to the contract

A

Condition subsequent

73
Q

Name an example of a condition precedent

A

For example: Financing

74
Q

How can you remove a condition precedent?

A

1) can satisfy / fulfil the condition

2) can waive (the person who added it only)

75
Q

What is an example of a true condition precedent

A

For example… Mortgage assumption

76
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How can you remove a true condition precedent

A

1) can satisfy / fulfil the condition

* you cannot waive

77
Q

Name an example of a condition subsequent

A

For example… If the buyer defaults on any of the buyers deposit obligations, the seller may choose to terminate the contract

78
Q

How do you remove condition precedent (subject clauses)

A

To remove… Must deliver written notice to each party before the deadline

You can:

1) fulfil the obligations outlined
2) May only be waived by the party who is benefitted from the condition

79
Q

If the property inspector reports that everything is fine, the buyer can declare the subject clause _________

A

Fulfilled

80
Q

If the buyer decides to proceed with his or her purchase without any inspection, the buyer ___________ the subject clause

A

May waive

81
Q

How is risk associated with selling, and how is it distributed

A

All buildings on the property and all other items included in the purchase and sale will be, and remain, at the risk of the seller until 12:01 AM on the completion date

82
Q

All buildings on the property and all other items included in the purchase and sale will be, and remain, at the risk of the seller until _______ on the completion date

A

12:01am

At that time, The property and all included items will be at the risk of the buyer

83
Q

___________________ is not a protection to the seller! And will not form part of the contract of purchase and sale (unless stated)

A
84
Q

Protecting the buyer includes:

A
  • pre qualifying the buyer
  • ask buyer to use his best efforts to satisfy conditions
  • time clause or “72 hour clause” (removal of conditions by specified time if better offer is received)
  • specific time on condition precedent (something that must occur)
85
Q

What does PDS stand for?

A

Property disclosure statement

86
Q

The ____________ promotes useful communication about a property’s condition

A

PDS

87
Q

The PDS also provides a ______________ that enables purchasers to establish what information was provided at the time of the making of the contract of purchase and sale

A

Written record

88
Q

The PDS does not form part of the contract unless specific wording to his effect is inserted in the ________________

A

Contract of purchase and sale

89
Q

In ______, the disclosure should be limited to the owners unit only, and should not include a statement regarding _____________

A

strata

Common property

90
Q

Amending the contract of purchase and sale (bad idea)

An amendment constitutes a contract to change an _____________

A

Existing contract

91
Q

______________ is accepted, but one of the parties later wants to change the __________ of purchase and sale, the licensee who represents the party seeking an amendment must exercise caution

A

After offer

Contract

92
Q

Amending a contract of purchase and sale tips, tricks, and rules

A

1) 1st confirm that the amendment Will not terminate the existing contract
2) Will not legally binding on the seller and buyer Until finalized in writing and signed by all parties to the original contract
3) Must expressly approve any amendment to it
4) must be put into writing and signed by all parties
5) The licensee must, without delay, deliver a copy of the amendment to each party

93
Q

Assigning contract of purchase and sale, specifics

A
  • assignment needs to be in writing
  • Assignment is Absolute (for the whole amount) and is unconditional (cannot charge a fee)
  • notice of the assignment has been given in writing to the original promissor
94
Q

Contract of purchase and sale can be assigned if

A

1) The contract includes the standard assignment terms
2) The assignments not prejudiced the seller (example mortgage approval)
3) The contract does not prohibit assignment

95
Q

Contract of purchase and sale must contain two standard assignment terms, unless instructed otherwise by the buyer… What are these terms?

A

1) The contract must not be assigned without the written consent of the seller
2) The seller isn’t titled to any profit resulting from an assignment of the contract by the buyer or any substignt assignee

96
Q

What does CSAIR stand for

A

Condo and strata assignment integrity register

97
Q

Under CSAIR, developers are required to

A
  • collect comprehensive information about any assignment
  • Report it to the CSAIR
  • That’s only applies to development properties with five or more residential strata lots
98
Q

Exemptions to developers requiring to contact CSA I R

A

• industrial or commercial purposes
•Bare land strata lots
• development property that does not consist of strata lights

99
Q

What are the five specific criteria when reporting to CSAIR

A
  • The entire agreement
  • A partial assignment
  • Any subsequent assignment
  • An assignment of a lease agreement with the term for three years or more
  • Periodic online reporting through land title and service authority
100
Q

True or false… Developers must give consent for any assignments

A

True

101
Q

True or false the developer can charge a fee for assignments

A

True

102
Q

Information collection requirements for proposed parties to the assignment (people)

A

Both the assignor and the assignee
-Full legal names, date of birth, citizenship, residency, tax identifiers, principal residence, and contact information

103
Q

Information collection requirements if it is a corporation

A

Developer must collect its name, nine digit business number, address, contact person regarding the assignment

104
Q

Information collection requirements assignment agreement (property)

A

Information about the straddle lot such as purchase price, the date of the agreement and the consent, assignment fee, amount payable to the assigner for the assignment

105
Q

The law an equity act contains a provision that is often referred to as “requirement of writing”Which of the following statements is true regarding the requirements of writing containing section 59 of the real estate act

A

Party who reasonably relied on the oral contractor Real Estate will be able to enforce the contract

106
Q

True or false… The court has the power to enforce an oral contract respecting a disposition of land, if necessary to avoid an inequiable or unfair result or the party rel on the contract has substantially altered his position

A

True!!

107
Q

Which one of the following is an offence under the competition act

A

Agreements in restraint of trade

108
Q

The acts of discouraging the reduction of prices, placing upwards pressure on the prices, and discrimination against someone because of their low pricing policy, or offences under the

A

Competition act

109
Q

Before providing trading services to a consumer, a licensee must always obtain

A

The informed consent of the customer

110
Q

When completing a listing contract, a licensee should

A

Independently check information with the appropriate authority were possible

111
Q

Where a buyer makes an offer to purchase land, and does not pay a deposit

A

A contract will be formed on acceptance without existence of a deposit

112
Q

Where a purchase or under standard contract to purchase and sale refuses to perform, the vendor will not have the following remedy

A

The forfeiture of a deposit, representing 50% of the purchase price, as liquidated damages

113
Q

In a binding contract, A condition precedent can best be described as

A

A condition that must occur before a party is liable to perform his or her principal obligations under the contract

114
Q

A seller refuses to sign a subject removal form to strike out a condition precedent from a contract to purchase and sale. Assuming that the condition was made exclusively for the benefit of the purchaser, the agreement is

A

Binding

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