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