Pennsylvania · state portion

Free Pennsylvania Miscellaneous (Disclosures, Forms, Fair Housing, Property Types) practice questions

10 original questions with full explanations. 6 of the 40 scored state-portion questions (about 15%) come from this area.

1. 1

   A rental property owner is refusing to rent to a prospective tenant because of their age. What law has the owner potentially violated?

   • A. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
   • B. The federal Fair Housing Act
   • C. The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
   • D. The Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act
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   Answer: A

   The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protects against discrimination based on age.

2. 2

   Under the Pennsylvania Seller's Property Disclosure Law, what must a seller deliver to the buyer before the buyer signs the agreement of sale?

   • A. A written disclosure of all possible defects
   • B. A copy of the property's title search
   • C. A written warranty of the property's condition
   • D. A written disclosure of known material defects
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   Answer: D

   The seller must deliver a written disclosure of known material defects to the buyer before the buyer signs the agreement of sale.

3. 3

   A salesperson is working with a buyer who is interested in purchasing a condominium. What law governs the condominium association's documents and procedures?

   • A. Uniform Condominium Act
   • B. PA Seller's Property Disclosure Law
   • C. Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
   • D. Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act
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   Answer: A

   The Uniform Condominium Act governs condominium associations and their documents and procedures.

4. 4

   Which of the following is a protected class under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act that is not protected under federal law?

   • A. ancestry
   • B. national origin
   • C. disability
   • D. familial status
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   Answer: A

   The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protects additional classes beyond federal law, including ancestry, age, and the use of a guide or support animal.

5. 5

   A Pennsylvania real estate salesperson is working with a buyer who wants to purchase a time-share. What should the salesperson do?

   • A. Provide the buyer with a public offering statement
   • B. Disclose the risks of time-share ownership
   • C. Recommend a time-share resale company
   • D. None of the above
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   Answer: A

   The salesperson should provide the buyer with a public offering statement, which contains important information about the time-share.

6. 6

   A salesperson is working with a buyer who is interested in purchasing a condominium. What document should the salesperson review to understand the condominium's governance structure?

   • A. The agreement of sale
   • B. The title report
   • C. The property disclosure statement
   • D. The condominium's bylaws
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   Answer: D

   The condominium's bylaws outline the governance structure and rules of the condominium.

7. 7

   What is the consequence of a seller failing to disclose known material defects under the Seller's Property Disclosure Law?

   • A. The buyer can sue for damages
   • B. The seller can be fined by the state
   • C. The sale can be rescinded
   • D. All of the above
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   Answer: A

   A seller who fails to disclose known material defects can be liable for damages to the buyer.

8. 8

   A real estate salesperson is working with a buyer who is interested in purchasing a condominium. What document should the salesperson provide to the buyer?

   • A. A copy of the condominium bylaws
   • B. A copy of the property survey
   • C. A copy of the seller's property disclosure statement
   • D. A copy of the condominium association's budget
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   Answer: A

   The salesperson should provide the buyer with a copy of the condominium bylaws, which outline the rules and regulations of the condominium association.

9. 9

   What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Condominium Act in Pennsylvania?

   • A. To regulate time-shares
   • B. To govern planned communities
   • C. To oversee property management
   • D. To provide a framework for condominium ownership
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   Answer: D

   The Uniform Condominium Act provides a framework for condominium ownership in Pennsylvania.

10. 10

    A rental property owner in Pennsylvania is required to

    • A. provide a written lease to all tenants
    • B. disclose the presence of lead-based paint to all tenants
    • C. comply with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
    • D. all of the above
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    Answer: C

    The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act applies to rental properties, and owners must comply with its provisions, including not discriminating against protected classes.