State Practice Exam #2 Flashcards
Flood, earthquake, nuclear damage, war, intentional acts, neglect, and vermin are usually excluded in a
A. D & O policy
B. fidelity policy
C. limited liability policy
D. excluded liability policy
C: limited liability policy
Transition of power from the developer to the association occurs when
A. the developer decides to turn over operations to the association.
B. the association holds the majority of seats on the board.
C. the association stages a rebellion against the developer.
D. the developer finishes building the last unit.
B. the association holds the majority of seats on the board.
A proposal to amend the governing documents must contain _________ of the provision to be amended. The proposed deleted language will be designated with ________, and the proposed added language will be ________.
A. the amendment number…an asterisk…boldfaced
B. the full text…a strikethrough…underlined
C. the full text…italics…underlined
D. the full text…parentheses…underlined
B. the full text…a strikethrough…underlined
For condominiums and cooperatives with more than 10 units, if a contract for the purchase, lease, or renting of materials or equipment, or for the provision of services, requires payment by the association of an amount that exceeds 5 percent of the association’s budget, including reserves, the association must ___________.
A. hold a special meeting to vote on the expense
B. hold a membership meeting
C. obtain competitive bids
D. take the lowest bid offered
C. obtain competitive bids
Notices of Board Meetings must be posted on the property _________ before the meeting.
A. 14 days
B. 48 hours
C. 60 days
D.72 hours
B. 48 hours
A swimming pool deck is defined by statute as within _____ feet of the pool.
A. 10
B. 6
C. 4
D.15
C. 4
The main purpose of a committee is to
A. study issues and make recommendations to the board
B. act on behalf of the board
C. hire employees
D. nominate candidates for the board
A. study issues and make recommendations to the board
The governing documents for a Florida Homeowners’ Association are all of the following except
A. the recorded declaration of covenants and all duly adopted and recorded amendments, supplements, and recorded exhibits
B. the articles of incorporation and bylaws and any duly adopted amendments
C. the proprietary lease
D. the rules and regulations adopted under the authority of the recorded declaration, articles of incorporation, or bylaws and duly adopted amendments thereto.
C. the proprietary lease
All contracts for services and for the purchase, lease, or rental of materials for more than one year
A. must be put out for competitive bid
B. must be in writing
C. must be approved at a membership meeting
D. should not be included in the official records
B. must be in writing
When handling insurance claims, it is wise to___________ prior to repairs commencing.
A. do as much repair work as possible yourself before reporting the claim
B. take clear pictures of all the damage that will be part of the claim
C. seek the advice of experts, such as your attorney, if damage is substantial
D. B and C
D.
B and C
Competitive bidding is not required
A. in the case of an emergency
B. if only one supplier can provide the service
C. A and B
D. if the bid exceeds 10% of the annual budget
ANSWER: C
C.
A and B
The main reason an association would require access to units during an emergency would be to
A. turn off appliances
B. disconnect the electricity
C. prevent further damage to the units
D. remove moldy carpets
C. prevent further damage to the units
______ is the individual owner’s policy that protects the personal property of the owner and liability for any occupants while in the individual unit.
A. fire and casualty
B. HO-6
C. personal property insurance
D. contents insurance
B. HO-6
Associations with elevators must annually file copies of maintenance contracts with the
A. Bureau of Elevator Inspection
B. Department of Consumer Services
C. Hotel and Restaurant Trust Fund
D. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
D. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Which of these rules does not by law need to be on a sign posted at the swimming pool?
A. No diving
B. Bathing load
C. Pool toy and float restrictions
D. Pool hours
C. Pool toy and float restrictions
If a condominium building is at least 75 feet high, it must have at least one public elevator capable of operating ___________.
A. 24 hours per day
B. from 6 AM until 11 PM
C. from 11 PM until 6 AM
D. on an alternative power source
D. on an alternative power source
In a condominium, the common elements are owned by
A. the proprietary leaseholder
B. all of the owners
C. the developer
D. tenants and owners
B. all of the owners
Florida Statute 627 established Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
A. because in certain areas, private insurance companies are unwilling or unable to insure property.
B. to give Florida property owners somewhere to turn when insurance applications are denied.
C. to encourage citizens to register their property with CPIC.
D. A and B
D.
A and B
If an owner’s guest negligently or purposely damages any common element, who is responsible?
A. the guest
B. the owner
C. the association
D. the insurance company
B. the owner
An association’s common elements may be enlarged by
A. an amendment to the Declaration of Condominium, in accordance with the documents
B. a 75% approval of condominium owners and a 2/3 approval in cooperatives
C. a 51% approval in both condominiums and cooperatives
D. A and B
D.
A and B
An association may levy a fine on a unit owner, their tenant or guest. The maximum per violation is _____, but if the fine remains unpaid it can escalate to a maximum of _________.
A. $100…$1000
B. $50…$500
C. $35…$350
D. $45…$450
A. $100…$1000
Policies for condominiums must contain a provision stating that coverage afforded by such a policy is _________________over the amount recoverable under any other policy covering the same property.
A. moderately
B. excess coverage
C. less coverage than
D. somewhat
B. excess coverage
A contract or transaction between an association and any of its directors or any corporation or entity in which a director has an interest
A. must be approved by two-thirds of the directors.
B. must be entered in the board meeting minutes.
C. must be disclosed at the next owner’s meeting and may be cancelled with a majority vote.
D. all of these
D. all of these
Per Florida Chapter 617, which of the following does not need to be included in an association’s articles of incorporation?
A. manner of electing directors
B. purpose of the corporation
C. social security number of the registered agent
D. corporate name and address
C. social security number of the registered agent
If a unit owner’s voting rights have been suspended, the voting interest assigned to his/her unit is not counted toward a. __________
A. proxy
B. membership
C. quorum
D. insurance estimate
C. quorum
The First Notice of the Date of Elections must be sent to condominium and cooperative association members ___ days before the date of the election.
A. 45
B. 14
C.60
D.30
C.
60
The document that must be provided by the developer or unit owner that includes information about whether the unit has been occupied by someone other than the buyer, the name and address of the escrow agent, and whether timeshare estates have been created is called:
A. Form of Agreement
B. FAQ Sheet
C. Development Plan
D. Disclosure document
B. FAQ Sheet
D & O Insurance protects ___________ in the case of a personal lawsuit.
A. the community association
B. the manager or firm, if included,
C. the Board of Directors
D. B and C
D.
B and C
Any contract made by the developer prior to transition may be canceled by______ of the association’s voting interests.
A. 51%
B. 75%
C. 30%
D. a plurality of votes of those present at the meeting
B. 75%
Which best completes the statement? The association may suspend a unit’s right to use _________
after an assessment delinquency of 90 days or more.
A. the swimming pool and tennis court
B. the common elements, but not the limited elements required for the unit occupants to access the unit
C. the common elements and limited elements
D. the common elements
D. the common elements
The right of an insurer to collect from a third party, usually the owner, is called
A. subrogation
B. arbitration
C. mediation
D. litigation
A. subrogation
In a condominium association, ______ of the total voting interests or six unit owners—whichever is the greater—may petition the ombudsman to appoint an election monitor to attend the annual meeting
A. 15%
B. 51%
C. 75%
D. 33%
A. 15%
If a lien is filed against a unit owner for unpaid assessments, and the unit owner pays in full, the association must send the unit owner a(n)
A. apology to the unit owner
B. intent to file a foreclosure
C. satisfaction of lien
D. bill for attorney’s services
C. satisfaction of lien
The term “common expenses” includes
A. fees incurred for maintenance, operation and repair of association property
B. greens fees for golf course communities
C. assessments paid by owners
D. A and B
A. fees incurred for maintenance, operation and repair of association property
In order to be eligible for insurance under CPIC, a community must
A. meet certain requirements set forth by the state of Florida
B. not have been offered a valid offer of coverage from an authorized private insurer
C. have had significant damage from hurricanes in the past
D. A and B
D.
A and B
In an association, the common elements
A. can be sold separately from a unit.
B. are considered to be everything inside the units’ walls.
C. are co-owned by all of the unit owners.
D. include patios and balconies.
C. are co-owned by all of the unit owners.
A condominium Board may install solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy efficient devices on association property
A. with a 75% vote by the owners
B. without a vote by the owners
C. with a plurality of voting interests present at the Annual Meeting
D. with the approval of the committee that studied the issue
B. without a vote by the owners
Under Florida statutes, condominium and cooperative associations are required to include a line item in proposed budgets to fully fund
A. elevator and pool maintenance
B. access for handicapped members, tenants and guests
C. security
D. reserves
D. reserves
The association’s fire and casualty insurance excludes all except
A. drapes, carpets and other floor coverings
B. water heaters and water filters
C. liability for injury at an owner’s unit
D. built-in cabinets and countertops
C. liability for injury at an owner’s unit
The amount paid by either the owner or the association for losses before the insurance company begins to pay for losses is called the
A. principal
B. deductible
C. co-pay
D. premium
B. deductible