Property Ownership and Land Use Practice Question
Question
A first-time buyer asks for exam-focused clarification involving encroachments. Which statement best describes encroachments? (Item 48)
Answer choices
- A. It is optional whenever both parties verbally agree to proceed.
- B. It allows a salesperson to act independently of the responsible broker.
- C. It shifts all responsibility to escrow and eliminates the broker’s duties.
- D. Recognize when an improvement crosses a boundary and may require disclosure or resolution.
Correct Answer
D. Recognize when an improvement crosses a boundary and may require disclosure or resolution.
Explanation
The correct answer is D because encroachments requires candidates to recognize when an improvement crosses a boundary and may require disclosure or resolution. The other options overstate the effect of custom, oral agreement, escrow, or independent salesperson action and do not reflect safe California exam practice.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Property Ownership and Land Use
- Objective: encroachments