Unit 19 Exam Flashcards

1
Q
Match the management opportunity with the description: Leasing agent,
Concierge services,
Community association management,
Corporate property manager,
Asset management,
Housing for seniors

A)
Company employee who manages property owned by the company

B)
Monitors a portfolio of properties, analyzing performance and making recommendations to owners

C)
Works on commission basis to secure tenants for the building’s owner

D)
Responsible for managing housing for people over 55

E)
Work in office building and responsible for arranging taxi rides and setting up conferences

F)
Assist in providing management services to volunteer boards responsible for multi-unit complexes

A
Leasing agent = C
Concierge services = E
Community association management = F
Corporate property manager = A
Asset management = B
Housing for seniors = D
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Typically, a corporate property manager is an employee of the corporation and NOT an independent contractor.

A

True

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3
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Homes built in factories and meeting HUD specifications are technically identified as manufactured homes.

A

True

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4
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The management agreement should be in writing and clearly specify the duties and responsibilities of the parties. Match each point in the agreement with its description:
Liability, Compensation, Definition of manager’s responsibilities, Statement of owner’s purpose, Reporting, Allocation of costs, Antitrust provisions, Equal opportunity statement.

A)
Management fee and how it is to be calculated

B)
Requires that the manager be included on the property insurance liability policy

C)
The way the owner monitors the manager’s work

D)
Property will be shown, rented, and made available to all persons

E)
Statement of which management expenses will be paid by the manager

F)
What the manager is to accomplish for the owner

G)
Management fees must be negotiated between the agent and principal; cannot be standardized

H)
All the manager’s duties should be specifically stated here

A

Liability = B

Compensation = A

Definition of manager’s responsibilities = H

Statement of owner’s purpose = F

Reporting = C

Allocation of costs = E

Antitrust provisions = G

Equal opportunity statement = D

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5
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The property management agreement should be in writing and include compensation provisions that comply with antitrust laws.

A

True

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6
Q

The property manager under the management agreement is usually considered a general agent.

A

True

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7
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One of the primary responsibilities of the property manager is to maintain financial reports. Match the financial report with its description:
Budget comparison treatment, Operating budget, Profit and loss statement, Cash flow report

A)
Monthly statement that details the financial status of the property

B)
Picture of revenues and expenses to determine if the property made money

C)
Compares actual results with the original budget

D)
Projection of income and expense

A

Budget comparison treatment = C
Operating budget = D

Profit and loss statement = B

Cash flow report = A

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8
Q

Net operating income (NOI) is the income that remains after all expenses and the debt service have been deducted.

A

False

Representing a property’s gross operating income, minus its operating expenses.

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9
Q

Tenant improvements are also called add-ons.

A

False

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10
Q

The property manager is responsible for adhering to any federal law that regulates housing, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), and the Fair Housing Act. Indicate the most appropriate law for each issue: ADA, Fair Housing Act, ECOA

A)
Plan for retrofitting a building not in compliance required

B)
Discrimination in lending prohibited

C)
Full and equal access to commercial properties and public accommodations required

D)
Discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing prohibited

E)
Lenders must use a consistent financial evaluation

A

ADA = A,C
Fair Housing Act = D
ECOA = B,E

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11
Q

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) does not prohibit a landlord from denying a rental application based on a person’s receipt of public assistance.

A

False

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12
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The property manager typically is responsible for determining whether a building meets the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A

True

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13
Q

Match each insurance coverage with the correct definition: Consequential loss of use and occupancy, Surety bond, Renter’s insurance (HO-4), Multi-peril insurance

A)
Coverage for personal property and contents

B)
Includes standard types of commercial coverage such as fire, hazard, public liability, and casualty

C)
Coverage to an owner against financial losses resulting from an employee’s criminal acts or negligence while performing assigned duties

D)
Coverage for damages resulting from a disaster

A

Consequential loss of use and occupancy = D

Surety bond = C

Renter’s insurance (HO-4) = A

Multi-peril insurance = B

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14
Q

Property managers may want to carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance to protect against any financial management mistakes.

A

True

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15
Q

Commercial tenants need an HO-4 or renter’s policy to insure their personal property.

A

False

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16
Q

An insurance policy package that includes standard commercial property coverage such as fire, hazard, public liability, and casualty is called what kind of policy?

A)
Multiperil
B)
Coinsurance
C)
Universal
D)
Surety
A

Explanation
The answer is multiperil. Because such insurance addresses several sources of financial loss, it is called a multiperil policy.

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17
Q

A property manager renting residential property may

A)
require handicapped tenants to restore the premises at the end of a lease.
B)
properly charge families higher security deposits than single renters.
C)
designate adult and family sections in an apartment complex.
D)
refuse to rent to pregnant persons.

A

Explanation
The answer is require handicapped tenants to restore the premises at the end of a lease. Property managers must allow handicapped tenants to make reversible changes. The other answers are all examples of illegal discrimination.

18
Q

Many states now require at LEAST a real estate license or an association management license for those who specialize in managing

A)
shopping centers.
B)
mobile home parks.
C)
homeowners and condominium associations.
D)
medical buildings.
A

Explanation
The answer is homeowners and condominium associations. Many states now require at least a real estate license or an association management license for those who specialize in managing homeowners and condominium associations.

19
Q

The scope of a property manager’s work depends on the terms of

A)
the listing agreement
B)
the management agreement.
C)
the transactional agreement.
D)
the rental agreement.
A

Explanation

The answer is the management agreement. The management agreement defines the manager’s authority and responsibilities.

20
Q

The owner’s objectives, the regional and neighborhood market, and the specific property are all factored into the property manager’s

A)
management plan.
B)
authority.
C)
compensation.
D)
allocation of costs.
A

Explanation
The answer is management plan. The plan will also include a budgetary section on sources of revenue and anticipated expenses.

21
Q

Leasing agents are usually

A)
employees of the broker.
B)
independent contractors working on a commission basis.
C)
independent contractors working on a salary basis.
D)
employees of the property owner.
A

Explanation
The answer is independent contractors working on a commission basis. Leasing agents are usually independent contractors working on a commission basis.

22
Q

If premises of 2,500 square feet are to be leased at a cost of $3.50 per square foot per month, what will be the annual rental cost of the space?

A)
$30,000
B)
$105,000
C)
$95,750
D)
$10,500
A

Explanation

The answer is $105,000. 2,500 × $3.50 = $8,750 per month and $8,750 × 12 = $105,000 per year

23
Q

A property manager’s primary obligation is to

A)
the tenant.
B)
the owner.
C)
the banker.
D)
the government authority.
A

Explanation
The answer is the owner. The management agreement creates the agency relationship between the property manager and the owner in which the fiduciary relationship that is established requires the duty of the property manager’s loyalty to the owner.

24
Q

What is the purpose of an operating budget for a property manager?

A)
It is a guide for the property’s financial performance in the future.
B)
It lists the assets, liabilities, and equity of the investment property.
C)
It presents the current cash flows in a standardized format.
D)
It documents the month’s actual income and expenses.

A

Explanation
The answer is it is a guide for the property’s financial performance in the future. The budget is a forward-looking plan that guides and provides expectations. The cash flow report is a monthly statement that details the financial status of the property. The profit and loss statement documents the actual income and expenses.

25
Q

How can tenants insure their personal belongings in apartments they rent?

A)
Obtain HO-4 or renter's insurance
B)
Obtain a surety bond
C)
Pay an extra fee so they are added to their landlord's commercial insurance
D)
Obtain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance
A

Explanation
The answer is obtain HO-4 or renter’s insurance. A surety bond covers an owner against financial losses resulting from an employee’s criminal acts or negligence.

26
Q

A property manager should

A)
call the owner if there are minor problems.
B)
seek high-quality tenants.
C)
have an exclusive right-to-sell agreement.
D)
invest the profits.
A

Explanation
The answer is seek high-quality tenants. Property management agreements define the relationship of the parties and provide authority for the property manager to act for the owner.

27
Q

A rental rate for residential space is usually states as the monthly rate

A)
per number of bedrooms.
B)
per unit.
C)
per square foot.
D)
per floor.
A

Explanation
The answer is per unit. A rental rate for residential space is usually stated as the monthly rate per unit. Commercial leases—including office, retail, and industrial space rentals—are usually stated according to either annual or monthly rates per square foot.

28
Q

What agreement authorizes the property manager to act for the owner?

A)
Listing agreement
B)
Brokerage agreement
C)
Exclusive right-to-sell agreement
D)
Property management agreement
A

Explanation
The answer is property management agreement. Property management agreements create the authority of the property manager to act on the owner’s behalf.

29
Q

Personal, as well as business-related, services may be provided to building tenants under the umbrella of

A)
resort housing.
B)
concierge services.
C)
an investment syndicate.
D)
community association management.
A

Explanation
The answer is concierge services. Concierge staff may be responsible for anything from arranging for cleaning services to assisting with internet-enabled equipment for a conference.

30
Q

A company was moving from one part of the city to another. During the move, a truck carrying computer equipment worth more than $250,000 was trapped in a flooded underpass, and the equipment was destroyed. Fortunately, the company was insured under several policies. The policy that would most likely cover the computer equipment during the move from one facility to another is

A)
a liability policy.
B)
a consequential loss, use, and occupancy policy.
C)
a contents and personal property policy.
D)
a casualty policy.
A

Explanation
The answer is a contents and personal property policy. Contents and personal property insurance covers building contents and personal property during periods when they are not actually located on the business premises. Consequential loss is also called loss of rent or business interruption; casualty covers theft, vandalism, machinery damage; liability covers injuries sustained on the premises.

31
Q

The channeling of protected class members to certain buildings or neighborhoods is called

A)
redlining.
B)
blockbusting.
C)
boycotting.
D)
steering.
A

Explanation
The answer is steering. Steering is prohibited by fair housing laws, even if the action is requested by a client or customer.

32
Q

Managers who monitor a portfolio of properties similar to a securities portfolio by analyzing the performance of the properties and making recommendations to the owners of the properties are called

A)
property analysts.
B)
portfolio specialists.
C)
asset specialists.
D)
asset managers.
A

Explanation
The answer is asset managers. Managers who monitor a portfolio of properties similar to a securities portfolio by analyzing the performance of the properties and making recommendations to the owners of the properties are called asset managers.

33
Q

What type of plan does a property manager implement to manage renters who do NOT pay their rent in a timely way?

A)
Collection plan
B)
Eviction plan
C)
Cash flow plan
D)
Foreclosure plan
A

Explanation
The answer is collection plan. Property managers must implement methods to collect rent before resorting to legal action that is costly and time-consuming.

34
Q

One way that property managers meet the goals of ECOA is by

A)
disqualifying tenant applicants on the basis of receiving welfare payments.
B)
not evaluating certain tenant applicants through the use of credit reports.
C)
making sure to use the same lease application for every applicant.
D)
establishing that certain buildings do not allow children as residents.

A

Explanation
The answer is making sure to use the same lease application for every applicant. Equality is the key. It is acceptable to use credit reports; however, managers need to require them for all applicants. ECOA prohibits discrimination on the basis of receipt of public assistance, such as welfare.

35
Q

The property management agreement

A)
lists all the tenants and their names.
B)
states whom the property manager will hire to work within the company.
C)
is used to get a commission if the landlord sells.
D)
creates the authority of the property manager.

A

Explanation
The answer is creates the authority of the property manager. Property management agreements define the relationship of the parties and provide authority for the property manager to act for the owner.

36
Q

All of these are principal responsibilities of the property manager EXCEPT

A)
forcibly removing tenants for nonpayment of rent.
B)
preserving and/or increasing the value of the property.
C)
generating income for the owners.
D)
achieving the objectives of the owners.
A

Explanation
The answer is forcibly removing tenants for nonpayment of rent. The property manager may start eviction proceedings but does not carry out the proceedings, which must be carried out by an officer of the court.

37
Q

Homes built in factories meeting Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) specifications are called

A)
mobile homes.
B)
prefab housing.
C)
trailers.
D)
manufactured homes.
A

Explanation

The answer is manufactured homes. These homes meet certain HUD guidelines and are built in factories.

38
Q

A property manager who enters into a management agreement with an owner is usually

A)
a universal agent.
B)
a general agent.
C)
a designated agent.
D)
a special agent.
A

Explanation
The answer is a general agent. While residential real estate brokers are special agents in each transaction, property managers are typically general agents; their work usually continues and involves multiple representations of the same principal (owner/investor/landlord) because they are involved in ongoing dealings with many tenants.

39
Q

Removing existing barriers when readily achievable in public buildings, such as adding Braille markings to elevator buttons, is a requirement of which law?

A)
Fair Housing Act
B)
Americans with Disabilities Act
C)
Regulation Z
D)
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
A

Explanation
The answer is Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that places of public accommodation remove existing barriers when readily achievable to provide access to facilities and services.

40
Q

Which type of insurance coverage insures an employer against MOST claims for job-related injuries?

A)
Surety bond
B)
Casualty
C)
Consequential loss
D)
Workers' compensation
A

Explanation
The answer is workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation insurance protects employers against claims for on-the-job injuries to their employees.

41
Q

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits

A)
discrimination based on the sexual orientation of the prospective tenant.
B)
discrimination in applying credit-qualifying standards.
C)
setting maximum debt-to-income limitations.
D)
requiring a credit report from prospective renters.

A

Explanation
The answer is discrimination in applying credit-qualifying standards. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act permits ordinary tests for credit-worthiness, applied equally, but prohibits discrimination in applying such standards.