Mass. Consumer Protection/ Environmental Laws & Regulations

Question 0

Demand letter

Answer 0

Under MGL c. 93A. consumer protection law the letter sent to the individual against whom the action is to be taken. Begin a 30 day response cycle that proceeds any further legal action

Question 1

Caveat Emptor

Answer 1

A principle In law that means let the buyer beware

Question 2

Lead paint notification form.

Answer 2

Massachusetts leas paint law MGL C111 requires a real estate broker or salesperson to notify a prospective purchaser of residential real estate of the dangers of lead paint and to obtain the signature on a form documenting this action

Question 3

Letter of compliance

Answer 3

Under the Massachusetts lead paint law MGL c 111,the letter issues to the residential property owner indicating the property met the requirements of law

Question 4

Letter of interim control

Answer 4

Under the Massachusetts lead paint law MGL C111 a letter allowing a property owner one year to fully meet the requirements of the law after major hazards, such peeling and chipping paint, have been taken care of

Question 5

Smoke detector

Answer 5

A piece of equipment that sounds an alarm when the presence of smoke is detected can b battery powered hard wired to the main source electricity

Question 6

Triple damages

Answer 6

The Massachusetts consumer protection law MGL C93A

Question 7

Underwood case

Answer 7

A Massachusetts court case underwood versus Brisman wich substantially altered the interpretation of the lead paint and agency law. Major impact to the real estate profession