section 6; unit 3 environmental hazards and other property impacts

Which of the following would be categorized as an environmental or health hazard in Oregon?

Black mold

Some groups of people are more vulnerable to lead poisoning and its effects than others. Of those listed, who is most vulnerable?

Children

Alex is representing Dawn, who has moved out of state and listed her condo in Lake Oswego. Which of the following would be considered a stigma that Alex may not disclose?

Dawn was a hoarder.

Filomina is preparing to sell her home and thinks she should test for radon. Which of the following options about radon testing is true?

Filomina can hire a professional to perform the test, or she can buy a test kit and submit it to a lab for analysis.

The Nicholsons just bought a mid-century modern home that will require lead paint abatement. Tom and Genna, their three-year-old daughter Grace, and Genna's mom Pat are waiting to move into the split level until the abatement is complete. Who would be at the most risk of adverse lead effects if they moved in before the abatement was finished?

Grace

Which of the following is considered a latent defect in Oregon?

Hidden structural issue

The fibers of what material are dangerous when inhaled because they can lodge in the lungs and intestines, causing cancer?

Asbestos

Which of the following would a home inspector note as a defect in a report due to its link to lung cancer?

Asbestos tiles in a basement

Which of the following is generally true of flood insurance?

It is usually purchased separately or bundled with a homeowners policy, but it's not standard.

Your buyers love the 1891 Victorian they have under contract, but they want to get both the water and the paint tested as soon as possible. What are they testing for in both water and paint?

Lead

Which statement about lead-related health problems is true?

Lead may cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, and, in extreme cases, death.

Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true?

No amount of it is considered safe.

Dale represents Taylor, the seller of an old farm outside of Eugene. Which of the following constitutes a material fact that Dale must disclose?

The farm has a problem with mold.

Why would buyers want to know whether a property is currently experiencing a tax abatement?

Their taxes are likely to increase when the abatement period ends.

Aside from paint, where does lead most commonly appear?

Water pipes

Janine, a professional home inspector, notices a lot of small holes burrowed into a home's attic beams. This could indicate the presence of which pest?

Wood-boring beetles