Land-Use Planning, Subdivisions, Fair Housing, and Other Public Controls 1. On a zoning map, "M" would most likely indicate: multiple use multiunit manufacturing mobile homes None Hint 2. The Map Act allows subdivision control by the: local government state building inspector Real Estate Commission corporation counsel None Hint 3. A planned development project is a: fully improved subdivision subdivision containing areas owned in common community apartment project subdivision for which a final report has been issued None 4. A disadvantage of a cooperative could be: owners cannot deduct tax payments made to the cooperative owners' costs are greater than in a condominium owners could lose their equity if other owners fail to make their tax and loan payments all of these None Hint 5. A buyer who reserves a home receives a copy of the preliminary public report. The buyer: both a and b may cancel the reservation at any time has the right to request that the deposit be placed in an interest bearing account neither a nor b None 6. Breaking one parcel into two parcels would come under the regulation of: neither a nor b the Subdivision Map Act both a and b the Subdivided Lands Act None Hint 7. A subdivider holding a down payment in trust for the purchase of a parcel covered by a blanket encumbrance is doing so for the benefit of: the purchaser the beneficiary of the blanket encumbrance the subdivider the Real Estate Commissioner None 8. A planning commission for each city and county is: established when funds are appropriated made up of three members selected by the city council or board of supervisors required by statute required after the master plan is developed None 9. Advertising the availability of residential financing must include: the current APR a good faith estimate of loan costs all finance terms indication of Equal Housing Opportunity None Hint 10. The Map Act requires: an adequate water supply all of these planning commission approval paved streets None Hint 11. Subdividers who wish to use a public report in their advertising: are prohibited from doing so may use any part of the public report so long as they reference the entire report require special permission to use any portion for advertising purposes may use the report only if they use it in full None 12. You may properly call a person who is on the Do-Not-Call Registry when: the call is strictly for survey purposes the call is nine months after the party has contacted you for property information the call is 20 months after you have sold the party a home the call is made to a personal cell-phone number None Hint 13. Dedication under the Map Act takes place: when the final report is issued upon filing of the tentative map when the preliminary report is issued when the approved map is recorded None Hint 14. Individual ownership of a lot and common ownership of other areas would constitute a: standard subdivision planned unit development cooperative project condominium None 15. The CAN-SPAM ACT applies to: unsolicited fax messages unsolicited phone calls to residential numbers unsolicited e-mail messages unsolicited phone calls to business numbers None 16. Building permits are issued by the: Real Estate Commission building inspector board of supervisors city or county planning commission None Hint 17. Violations of the subdivision law can result in a maximum fine of: $5,000 $50 $500 $10,000 None Hint 18. You decide to use the phone book to solicit listings without checking the Do-Not-Call Registry. Your actions are proper if you: call from a business phone ask if the person is on the list before you begin your phone presentation limit your calls to a small geographical area call businesses using the yellow pages None Hint 19. The subdivision law in California has the primary purpose of: preventing premature subdivisions preventing fraud obtaining the best land use community planning None Hint 20. A difference between the state Subdivided Lands Act and the Map Act is: long-term leases of trailer parks are not included under the Map Act neither a nor b for the Map Act the parcels must be contiguous both a and b None 21. Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of the Subdivided Lands Act? both a and b two or more contiguous parcels neither a nor b long-term leasing on mobile home spaces None Hint 22. A property owner, in listing his property, adds specific instructions that the property is not to be offered to anyone who is not a Caucasian, as the owner does not want to be the first to break the barrier to minorities in the neighborhood. The broker should. tell the owner to see another broker tell the owner to sell the property himself. refuse to discuss the matter of the listing any further with the owner tell the owner that it is unlikely that a minority member could afford the property, so there is not a problem None 23. The requirements of the Map Act need not be complied with for: California subdivisions sold in Arizona Arizona subdivisions sold in California both a and b neither a nor b None Hint 24. Ken's petition for rezoning is rejected by the city planning commission. He: has no recourse other than to try again later may appeal to the court on the basis of hardship may appeal to the county planning commission may appeal to the city council None Hint 25. Advertising a property located in a predominantly minority are only in a newspaper primarily read by that minority group would be: steering blockbusting redlining legal None Hint 26. The owner of a residential property found guilty of discrimination in the sale of his or her property may be required to: pay a civil penalty of $10,000 sell the offeror a similar property, if one is available sell to the offeror any of these None Hint 27. The Subdivision Map Act includes: noncontiguous units 160-acre and larger parcels leasing mobile home spaces none of these None Hint 28. The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 provides: low down payments for government housing minimum construction standards equal housing opportunity for all low-income housing None 29. A landlord may charge an increased security deposit for: families with children persons with guide dogs none of these tenants with disabilities who modify their units None 30. Who is entitled to obtain copies of inspections from the Structural Pest Control Board? the lender only anyone only the owner only the person paying for the report None Hint 31. The Interstate Land Sale Act provides a buyer rescission period of: 7 days 3 days 14 days 24 hours None 32. Before a new home can be occupied: a certificate of occupancy must be issued offsite improvements must be complete a notice of completion must be filed construction loans must be paid off None Hint 33. The Subdivision Map Act requires: subdividers to file tentative maps with the city or county planning commission delivery of a copy of the public report to all purchasers insertion of release clauses when blanket encumbrances cover a subdivision all of these None Hint 34. In a new subdivision, who is responsible for installation of curbs, gutters, streets, and utilities? the planning commission individual buyers the developer the city or county None Hint 35. Under the Subdivided Lands Act: agricultural leases are included parcels must be contiguous all of these undivided interests are included None 36. A subdivider sells five lots to Frank, a dealer, who intends to immediately resell them, and five lots to Gwen, who is going to hold them for appreciation. Gwen will need a public report only if she resells after the subdivider's public report expires neither Frank nor Gwen needs a new public report Frank will need a public report because he is a dealer both Frank and Gwen will need a new public report prior to their first sale None Hint 37. A subdivider has a free-lot scheme. He or she is offering: free lots in order to get a subdivision started lots free with the purchase of another lot a lottery with charges for transfer lots free as premiums None Hint 38. Which of the following would be an offsite improvement? streets and curbs dwelling garage septic system None 39. You may properly make an unsolicited phone call to a do-not-call listed party in order to solicit business if: you sold the party a property 11 months prior to the call you have previouslyy met the person the party talked to you nine months previously about buying property any of the above None Hint 40. An area zoned for apartments allows single-family homes to be built because the zoning is: cumulative exclusionary noncumulative inclusionary None Hint 41. Who can obtain a copy of the previous pest reports from the pest control board? anyone the broker the seller the buyer None Hint 42. A power granted by an enabling act refers to: zoning none of these eminent domain the Rumford Act None Hint 43. An apartment house owner's ad violates the law if it states: adults preferred handicapped accessible no smoking no drinking allowed None Hint 44. A subdivider must notify the Real Estate Commissioner if: he or she makes physical changes in the subdivision he or she sells five parcels to one purchaser he or she changes the contracts of sale all of these None 45. In order to obtain a public report, a subdivider would not supply the Commissioner with: information on marketability of title plans of homes financing arrangements plans for utilities None Hint 46. The fine for making a single call in violation of the Do-Not-Call regulations could be up to: $10,000 $100 $1,000 $16,000 None Hint 47. Subdividers may: make improvements prior to issuance of a public report sell lots prior to a public report if they agree to return money to purchasers upon demand change financing arrangements without approval print the public report in any manner or size of type they deem advisable None 48. Nineteen tenants decide to purchase their apartment building as tenants in common with the right for each to occupy his or her unit. This would be a: cooperative condominium community apartment project planned unit development None Hint 49. The Map Act requires: planning commission approval paved streets all of these an adequate water supply None 50. Zoning would most likely cover: escheat proceedings building setbacks CC&Rs construction standards None 51. Linda intends to build a six-foot fence around her property on the property line. She should check: local building codes zoning restrictions deed restrictions all of these None 52. Which of the following is required for an unsolicited e-mail sent to market a product? an opt-out mechanism all of the above a subject line indicating it is an advertisement a functioning return e-mail address None Hint 53. A farmer owns 120 acres, which he divides into five parcels to be leased for agricultural purposes. They are exempt from Map Act requirements if they contains: 40 acres or more any of these more than 20 acres 30 acres or more None Hint 54. A subdivider must: furnish each buyer with a copy of the public report keep receipts on file for at least three years all of these obtain a signed receipt from each buyer None 55. A negative declaration, when required from a developer as it pertains to an EIR, would: indicate a negative influence of the development on the environment indicate no negative influence of the development on the environment indicade a developer's financial status to protect purchasers from developers likely to file bankruptcy show whether the developer had a previous record of poorly designed subdivisions None 56. A white couple inquires about an ad for a home located in a minority area. The broker should: suggest more suitable properties tell them the property is no longer available treat the inquiry in the same manner as an inquity from a minority group buyer tell them it is a minority area None Hint 57. A buyer can escape liability for hidden toxic waste by: obtaining title insurance making proper inspection and inquiry buying "as is" having the seller agree to be liable None Hint 58. You may send an unsolicited fax solicitation if: the fax is within three months of an inquiry by that party none of the above you have had precious business dealings with the party within 18 months your fax is to a commercial number None Hint 59. A master plan would not be concerned with: flood control sanitary problems land use deed restrictions None 60. Violations of the Rumford Act are heard by the: state attorney general superior court Fair Employment and Housing Commission Real Estate Commissioner None 61. The police power of the state can be invoked against the practice of discrimination in housing accommodation because of race, color, religion, or ancestry under the: Health and Safety Code Penal Code Government Code Civil Code None Hint 62. Every city, by law, must have: a uniform building code a planning commission uniform zoning standards a variance appeal board None Hint 63. The required elements of a general plan do not include: safety budget circulation land use None Hint 64. What does stand for? California Fair Housing NAREB HUD Equal Housing Opportunity None 65. As to a public report, which or the following is true? all of these are true a copy must be posted in the subdivision sales office a public report may be renewed copies must be given to anyone upon request None 66. Taxes on a condominium apartment would be paid by: the holder of the management contract the owner of the apartment the board of governors the subdividers None 67. By accident, Edward's crops are sprayed by the city with a chemical that makes use of the land dangerous. He should: institute escheat proceedings either a or b neither a nor b start inverse condemnation None Hint 68. A broker solicits only the longtime residents for listings in an area in which there had been recent sales to minority group members. The broker's action would be regarded as: redlining proper steering blockbusting None Hint 69. A material change in a subdivision in regard to the public report would be: changes in restricions or rights changes in contracts used in sales all of these changes in lot or street lines None Hint 70. Giving real property for public use for Map Act approval is knowns as: eminent domain inverse condemnation none of these dedication None 71. A report that allows a binding contract of sale of a subdivided parcel but will not allow funds to be disbursed would be: a public report a preliminary report any of these a conditional public report None 72. The physical aspects of a subdivision are controlled by: the city or county planning commission the Real Estate Commission neither a nor b both a and b None Hint 73. A public report would be denied for: inability to demonstrate that adequate financial arrangements have been made for improvements any of these inability to deliver title failure to show that parcels can be used for the purpose for which the are offered None Hint 74. A broker ramped the front steps of her office, placed paper cups by the water cooler, and put a grab bar in the washroom in order to comply with: VAMA the Rumford Act the 1988 amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ADA None Hint 75. The Subdivided Lands Act covers: both a and b undivided interests 12 or more time-shares of five years or more neither a nor b None 76. A condominium can be: residential commercial any of these industrial None 77. A subdivider must comply with the Interstate Land Sales Act for subdivisions of: 100 or more parcels 25 or more parcels 50 or more parcels 5 or more parcels None 78. A public report is required: prior to the sale of the fifth parcel in one year prior to any advertising prior to the sale of the first parcel in a subdivision prior to the issuance of a preliminary report None 79. Herman reads the Real Estate Commissioner's preliminary public report on an ordinary residential subdivision. He decides to buy a lot and gives the developer a $500 deposit, which the developer places in his trust account. The Real Estate Commissioner then issues the final public report. Upon reading it, Herman demands the return of his deposit. The developer must return: $500 $375 $250 none of it None 80. The California Housing Act, which contains minimum code requirements, is found in the: Fair Housing Act Health and Safety Code Uniform Commercial Code state Contractor's Code None 81. Under the Subdivided Lands Act of the Business and Professions Code, the Real Estate Commissioner is concerned with: the layout and surfacing of streets none of these financial provisions and arrangements to safeguard the vesting of title in the purchaser the dimensions and placement of drainage and sewage disposal facilities None Hint 82. A public report is good for: five years from the first sale none of these five years from the date of issuance the length of time necessary to sell all lots None Hint 83. Jones v. Mayer upheld the: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Cicil Rights Act of 1968 Executive Order of 1962 Civil Right Law of 1866 None Hint 84. The planning commission, when administering the Map Act, would be concerned with: street width and traffic pattern drainage plans of homes both a and b None 85. You may properly ask a prospective buyer or tenant questions relating to: sexual orientation national origin age marital status None Hint 86. The Subdivided Lands Act is part of: the Real Estate Code none of these the Business and Professions Code the Commissioner's regulations None 87. Under the California Subdivided Lands Act, a subdivider who is not a resident of the state must submit an irrevocable consent that in the event of legal action against him or her, and if she or she cannot be located after a diligent search, a valid service may be made by delivering the process to: the state secretary of state the superior court in the county where the action occurs the Real Estate Commissioner the recorder in the county in which the land is located None Hint 88. False-heading information in an e-mail could result in a fine for each violation up to: $110 $1,100 $16,000 $60 None 89. A property owner may refuse to rent to a person who is: an alcoholic pregnant a drug addict blind and has a guide dog None Hint 90. In a condominium, which of the following could be owned in fee simple? the individual units the outside yard the public hallways all of these None Hint 91. Which of the following is an example of police power? all of these building code enforcement health ordinance enforcement zoning None Hint 92. A special-studies zone in proximity to a fault line would require the broker to: notify a purchaser prior to closing turn down any listing so affected obtain a new public report notify a purchaser prior to the offer None Hint 93. Condominiums have been increasing in popularity primarily because of: land costs better loan terms new lifestyles tax advantages None Hint 94. An owner who just purchased property was ordered to clean up chemical waste on the property deposited by a former owner. The owner is liable because of: Alquist-Priolo Act CERCLA Coastal Zone Conservation Act respondeat superior None Hint 95. The Interstate Land Sales Act does not apply to sales: of cemetery lots neither a nor b of lots of five acres or more both a and b None 96. Under state subdivision law, a purchaser may rescind a contract to buy within a specified period in cases of: none of these time shares condominium sales cooperative apartments None Hint 97. A public report is not required for land located in: none of these California and sold in California California and sold in Arizona Arizona and sold in California None Hint 98. Permitted calls to persons on the do-not-call registry include all except: calls to residential numbers survey calls calls for charitable contributions calls within three months of an inquiry None Hint 99. The actions of the city planning commission: none of these are advisory are recommendations only are binding rulings None 100. An example of involuntary alienation would be: eminent domain zoning all of these easement by reservation None Hint 101. The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to: both a and c both physical and mental disabilities drug addicts only physical disabilities None 102. Karen is going to subdivide for condominiums. She needs a public report if she is going to have more than __ unit(s): five two one four None Hint 103. Unsolicited solicitation e-mails must include all of the following except: the legitimate physical address of the sender an opt-out mechanism for future e-mails the sender's phone number a functioning return e-mail address None 104. A lender will not make loans in a minority area with a high crime rate. This action is: steering redlining prudent blockbusting None 105. Which of the following is not an element of a master plan? circulation safety economy open space None 106. In seeking a public report a subdivider must submit all except: provisions for utilities title information sales contracts to be used house plans and setbacks None Hint 107. The Federal Fair Housing Act stems from: the Thirteenth Amendement to the Constitution the Rumford Act none of these the First Amendment to the Constitution None Hint 108. In the case of a violation of the Rumford Act, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing can: invoke a $25,000 penalty if there was a previous violation issue a cease-and-desist order invoke a $10,000 penalty any of these None 109. The office usually responsible for the enforcement of proper sewage and sanitation construction practices in a subdivision is: the Real Estate Commission the state Department of Health HUD the local health office None 110. A condominium unit owner owns separately: the common heating system common walls none of these lawns and walkways None Hint 111. When an apartment building is converted to a condominium, the tenants must be given: both a and b neither a nor b 180-day notice a 90-day right to buy their unit None 112. Which of the following is true? neither a nor b is true a public report cannot be used in advertising unless it is used in its entirely a public report must always be supplied to advertising media both a and b are true None 113. A requirement of the Subdivision Map Act is: providing purchasers with a copy of the public report before they are bound approval of arrangements to safeguard buyer deposits preparation and filing of a tentative map submission of advertising to the local government unit prior to use None 114. As to zoning, which of the following is true? aesthetic values are not an interest in the establishment of zoning all of these zoning is never retroactive zoning takes precedence over deed restrictions None 115. A subdivider obtains a public report for five lots. He builds homes on each of the lots and leases them for five years. At the end of the lease, he wishes to sell the homes. he requires a broker's license neither a nor b is true both a and b are true he must get a new public report None Hint 116. Land that was zoned for heavy industrial use was rezoned for light industrial and office use. This is an example of: cluster zoning a buffer zone downzoning exclusionary zoning None Hint 117. For a Homeowners Association to file a lien against a homeowner for unpaid assessments, the amount due must exceed: $1,800 $100 $10,000 $1,000 None 118. If a broker refuses to show or rent to parties because of race or color, the most likely thing to happen to the broker would be: a $250 fine for each party a prison setence automatic revocation of his or her license no disciplinary action at all None Hint 119. The regulation of housing and construction in California is covered by the: state Housing Act all of these local building code State Contractor's License Act None 120. Which of the following is not upheld under the police power of the state? zoning the Real Estate Law eminent domain none of these None Hint