Mock 12 Flashcards
You have a partially completed appraisal report that you need to fill in. The subject property has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The house next door is similar in all respects except for the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. The comparable sold for $534,000 and had 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If the market value of a bedroom is $4,500 and the market value of a bathroom is $5,000, the adjusted sale price for this comparable is:
$534,000
$543,500
$538,500
$524,500
$543,500
Ryan enters into a contract with Erin to sell his sports car. Ryan had previously crashed the vehicle multiple times and had it rebuilt. When Erin asked about whether the car had been involved in any accidents, Ryan replied by saying that It was in excellent condition and had never been in an accident. This is example of:
innocent misrepresentation
fraudulent misrepresentation
negligent misrepresentation
undue influence
fraudulent misrepresentation
Who owns the common property of a strata corporation?
Each strata lot owner owns a proportionate share of the common property based on his unit entitlement
The strata council, whose responsibility is to manage the common property in the best interests of the strata lot owners
Each strata lot owner owns an equal share of the common property
The strata manager, as a trustee for the individual strata lot owners
Each strata lot owner owns a proportionate share of the common property based on his unit entitlement
With respect to items possible appearing on a title for a parcel pf property in BC, a “CLP” is otherwise known as a:
caveat pending lien
certified power over land
certificate of pending litigation
caveat protecting land
certificate of pending litigation
Which of the following is NOT a unity that has to exist in order to create a joint tenancy?
The unity of time
The unity of title
The unity of interest
The unity of exclusion
The unity of exclusion
Which of the following is NOT one of the Standard Assignment Terms that must be included in all offers prepared by a licensee, unless instructed otherwise by the client?
The seller is entitled to any profit resulting from an assignment of the contract by the buyer or any subsequent assignee.
The seller must not charge any fee to the buyer when consenting to an assignment.
The contract must not be assigned without the written consent of the seller.
All of the above are Standard Terms that offers prepared by a licensees must include, unless instructed otherwise by the client.
All of the above are Standard Terms that offers prepared by a licensees must include, unless instructed otherwise by the client.
The comparative method of appraisal is based on an analysis of recent sale prices for similar properties. Which of the following best defines he word “recent”?
a period of time, immediately after the appraisal date, during which the market values in the surrounding area have risen.
a period of time, immediately preceding the appraisal date, during which property values in the region have remained stable.
a period of time, immediately after the appraisal date, during which four properties have sold in the subject property’s neighborhood.
a period of time, immediately preceding the appraisal date, of no less then two weeks and no more that nine months.
a period of time, immediately preceding the appraisal date, during which property values in the region have remained stable.
When a property is taken in trade by the seller as part payment of the purchase price:
the value of the traded property is listed as a debit to the buyer and a credit to the seller.
The value of the property will appear as a credit on the buyer’s statement of adjustments.
The value of the traded property will appear on the buyer’s statement of adjustments only
No entry to either statement of adjustments is needed to reflect the trade
The value of the property will appear as a credit on the buyer’s statement of adjustments.
Which the following is FALSE with respect to title insurance in BC?
Title insurance has no importance in BC due to the indefeasibility principle
Title insurance tends to cost less than a survey of property
Title insurance may be required by a lender as a condition of approving a mortgage application
Title insurance can provide coverage for many aspects of the land that do not involve the Torrens system.
Title insurance has no importance in BC due to the indefeasibility principle
Which of the following statements regarding a licensee’s remuneration complies with the Rules?
Provided that the listing contract states it explicitly, if a licensee is able to secure a higher sale price than a property is listed for, he or she may collect the difference between the listing price and the actual amount realized on the sale.
A licensee may pay remuneration to a person who provides real estate services in the sale of a property in BC, provided that the person is licensed to provide equivalent real estate services in another jurisdiction
A licensee may receive commission for recommending a particular home inspector to a buyer, even if the home inspector is not the most qualified.
A licensee is not required to use the Disclosure of Expected Remuneration (Payment) form if there is only one offer to purchase a property.
A licensee may pay remuneration to a person who provides real estate services in the sale of a property in BC, provided that the person is licensed to provide equivalent real estate services in another jurisdiction
Which of the following statements, relating to the Occupiers Liability Act (OLA), is FALSE?
An occupier has no duty of care to a person in respect of risks willingly accepted by that person other than to not intentionally harm or act with reckless disregard towards that person.
The type of visitor and the circumstances under which a visitor has entered the premises are relevant in determining what an occupier must do to provide for the safety of the visitor.
A higher standard of care can be imposed on occupiers by other statues.
The OLA states that there can only be one occupier of premises.
The OLA states that there can only be one occupier of premises.
Which of the following actions would likely NOT constitute trespass to land?
Passing through another person’s property by mistake
Making noise on one’s property that causes significant interference with another’s use and enjoyment of his property.
Throwing an item onto another person’s property
Refusing to leave another’s property when asked to do so by that person
Making noise on one’s property that causes significant interference with another’s use and enjoyment of his property.
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to lease agreements?
Generally, commercial leases of over 3 years must be in writing to be enforceable by the courts
The date the tenancy agreement is entered into is not required to be included in a residential tenancy agreement
A lease dealing with residential property for a period of over 1o years is not considered a residential tenancy and therefore must be dealt with as a commercial tenancy.
A commercial lease which does not include an express vacate clause will automatically convert to a month-to month tenancy unless the landlord provided notice to end the tenancy.
Generally, commercial leases of over 3 years must be in writing to be enforceable by the courts
Bob and Tom are the co-owners of a strata lot in an apartment building containing residential units only. The strata corporation has called for its annual general meeting. How many votes are Bob and Tom entitled to?
Two votes, one for each
One shared vote
The number of votes that correspond to their until entitlement as set out in the strata plan
They both only entitled to vote if they hold a seat on the strata council
One shared vote
Which of the following is a privacy principle from the Personal Information Protection Act?
Expand collection
Obtain consent
Be closed
Identify the proposal
Obtain consent
Eric is purchasing Jim’s beach house in Tofino, BC. Eric is having a difficult time getting enough financing for the deal, so he decided to give Jim his boat, valued at $21.000. Furthermore, he will be assuming Jim’s existing mortgage on the property. Eric is able to obtain the balance of the funds needed by granting a second mortgage to CC Union. Eric has just delivered the deposit of $30,000 directly to Jim. Which of the following items would appear on Jim’s statement of adjustments?
Purchase price, property transfer tax, cash proceeds
Teal estate licensee’s commission, sale price, conveyance fees.
Deposit, assumption of first mortgage, real estate licensee’s commission.
Boat trade, deposit, property transfer tax.
Deposit, assumption of first mortgage, real estate licensee’s commission.
Which of the following loans from a federally regulated financial institution is MOST likely to require mortgage insurance?
Loan A, which has a loan to-value ratio of 75%
Loan B, which has a loan to-value ration of 50%
Loan C, which has a loan to-value ration of 85%
Loan D, which has a loan to-value ration of 65%
Loan C, which has a loan to-value ration of 85%
An advantage of using a central, gas fired, forced hot water heating system is:
its air filtration capabilities
the production of a steady, consistent heat
that money can be saved by leaving it off during an owner’s winter absence.
That heat transmission is completely be radiation.
the production of a steady, consistent heat
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Depreciation expense is another name for cost allowance.
Depreciation expense is an expense that can be calculated using a number of different methods
Depreciation expense can be computed by subtracting the estimated economic life
Depreciation expense is a method used for allocating the cost of an asset over time
Depreciation expense is another name for cost allowance.
Calculate the normal rate of interest, expressed semi-annually which is equivalent to J1= 5.5%
- 575625%
- 366039%
- 426386%
- 75%
5.426386%
Which of the following is NOT a likely remedy for private nuisance?
Damages
Specific performance
Abatement
Injunctive relief
Specific performance
Raj and Linda enter into a contract of purchase and sale whereby Raj agrees to sell his house to Linda. On the date of completion, Raj decides that he no longer wants to sell his house; therefore, he refuses to sign the documents to transfer title to Linda. Linda, still wants to purchase Raj’s house and she sues Raj for breach of contract. Linda obtains a court order requiring Raj to complete the sale agreed to in the contract. This order is correctly described as which of the following?
Damages
Injunction
Garnishment
Specific Performance
Specific Performance
You have applied for a mortgage loan to finance the purchase of a townhouse listed at $276,000. The market value of the townhouse is $270,000 and the lender has assigned a $265,000 lending value to it. The lender demands a 30% gross debt service ration and an 80% loan-to-value ration. The purchaser’s annual income is $59,000, property taxes are $1,200 per annum and, if approved, the loan is to be repaid with monthly payments over 25 years with an interest rate of J2= 6%
Calculate the maximum loan allowable under the lender’s loan-to-value criterion.
$220,800
$198,750
$216,000
$212,000
$212,000
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal factors indicated an activity is “professional”?
sales approach
advisory function
academic basis
code of conduct
academic basis
Your friends financed the purchase of her house with a mortgage loan for $275,000. The mortgage calls for monthly payments of $1,750 over a 25 year amortization period. What nominal rate, compounded semi-annually, is your friend paying of the loan?
- 869760%
- 612404%
- 942009%
- 030270%
5.942009%
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to the exemptions created by the Strata Property Act from rental restriction bylaws imposed by the strata corporation?
A bylaw that prohibits or limits rentals cannot prevent an owner from renting a strata lot to his cousin.
An owner may apply to the strata corporation for an exemption from a rental restriction bylaw on the grounds that it causes hardship to the owner.
An owner may apply to the strata corporation for an exemption from a rental restriction bylaw on the grounds that it causes hardship to the owner.
An owner may apply to the strata corporation for an exemption from a rental restriction bylaw on the grounds that it was passed in bad faith
Where a strata corporation has a bylaw that limits rentals, then effective December 11, 2009, the strata corporation can count toward the limit any rentals permitted by an exemption.
An owner may apply to the strata corporation for an exemption from a rental restriction bylaw on the grounds that it causes hardship to the owner.