Which type of co-ownership for married couples dictates that each spouse has half ownership of any property obtained during the marriage, and cannot be sold without the signatures of both spouses?

• community property

• in severalty

• tenancy in common

• joint tenancy

Mary is leasing an apartment. She just purchased a ceiling fan for her apartment. While the ceiling fan is still in the box, the ceiling fan is:

• personal property

• land

• easement

• real estate

Which of the following laws affecting real estate prohibits discrimination in housing based upon race, color, religion, or national origin?

• the Fair Housing Act

• the Deceptive Trade Practices Act

• the Texas Real Estate License Act

• the Uniform Commercial Code

TREC approves and promulgates many forms for license holders' use. These include:

• sales contracts and addenda

• property management agreements

• contracts, property management agreements, and listing agreements

• listing agreements and leases

What is the primary purpose of the Broker-Lawyer Committee?

• to create, edit, and recommend contract forms to TREC

• to create and codify real estate rules for TREC

A seller's property has flooded three times in the past year. When he sells it, he tells his agent but does not disclose the flooding to the buyer. The buyer asks if the creek nearby has ever flooded, and the agent said not that he was aware of. What Act could the agent be guilty of violating?

• DTPA

• RESPA

• TREC

• ECOA

A broker is helping a government agency locate a building they can buy for an office. The agency has its own form they want the agent to use when they make their offer. Can the agent do that legally?

• Yes, a government agency can require their own form to be used.

• No, it would be a violation of TRELA.

• No, it is a violation of the Rules of the Commission

• No, they must use the promulgated form.

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract?

• EARNEST MONEY

• CONSIDERATION

• LAWFUL OBJECTIVE

• LEGALLY COMPETENT PARTIES

A contract is signed by a minor. The contract is:

• voidable

• void

• unenforceable

• valid

When the terms of a contract have not been completely executed or performed, it is considered to be what kind of contract?

• executory

• bilateral

• unilateral

• executed