CCS Tenant Relations & Leasing 3

Question 1

A condo association wants to require all lessees to register with the association and submit a copy of their lease within 10 days of move-in. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if authorized by the governing documents or state statute

Answer

Many condo associations are authorized by governing documents or state law to require tenant registration and lease copies as a condition of occupancy.

Question 2

A landlord-owner in a condo community wants to screen tenants using credit checks. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), what must the landlord provide if they deny a tenancy based on a credit report?

Accepted Answer

An adverse action notice including the credit agency's contact information

Answer

FCRA requires landlords who take adverse action based on a consumer report to provide an adverse action notice identifying the reporting agency used.

Question 3

What does the implied warranty of habitability require of a unit owner leasing a condo unit?

Accepted Answer

The unit must meet basic living standards and be safe for occupancy throughout the tenancy

Answer

The implied warranty of habitability obligates landlords to maintain rental units in a livable condition complying with health and safety codes throughout the lease term.

Question 4

A condo owner wants to include a lease clause stating the tenant waives all rights to sue for personal injuries caused by the owner's negligence. In most jurisdictions, such a clause is:

Accepted Answer

Unenforceable as against public policy

Answer

Exculpatory clauses attempting to waive a landlord's liability for their own negligence are generally void as against public policy in most U.S. states.

Question 5

Under what circumstance may a condo association have the authority to evict a tenant directly, without involving the unit owner?

Accepted Answer

When the governing documents or state statute grant the association this right

Answer

Some state statutes and governing documents specifically grant condo associations standing to evict tenants who violate association rules, independent of the unit owner.

(CCS) Certified Condominium Specialist Practice Test

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CCS Tenant Relations & Leasing 3