Property Ownership and Land Use Practice Question
Question
A salesperson is explaining a concept to a client involving encroachments. Which statement best describes encroachments? (Item 88)
Answer choices
- A. It is controlled only by local custom rather than by law, contract, or professional duty.
- B. It is valid only when the buyer pays cash and no lender is involved.
- C. It prevents any later disclosure, even when new facts become known.
- 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