HUD EXAM - TENANCY
A client wants to terminate her lease
early because her husband is being
relocated for a military assignment.
What out of the following information could a housing counselor share to help
protect the client's best interest?
A. In most cases like yours, the law requires
a landlord to make a reasonable effort to
re-lease the property so that the tenant
won't remain liable to pay rent during
the entire term of the lease.
B. Depending on the state, it is possible
for tenants to terminate a lease without
paying rent for the entire lease period in
this type of situation.
C. You have the right to terminate a lease if
the landlord breaches lease conditions,
including maintaining properly
functioning heating and water systems. - ANSWERS-B. Depending on the state, it
is possible
for tenants to terminate a lease without
,paying rent for the entire lease period in
this type of situation.
A client with an assistance dog is facing eviction. S/he
ignored a notice to the tenant and
was subsequently served a notice of
petition.
Which following action would a housing counselor likely recommend to someone
in this situation?
A. Consult with a housing counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
B. Send an "answer" to the court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
C. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined by the judge.
D. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined in the notice. - ANSWERS-B. Send an "answer" to the
court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
After the client with an iguana
, ignores several notices, the landlord
changes the locks and advises him
that he will be allowed to access the
rental unit for only 24 more hours.
Which following action would a housing counselor likely recommend to someone
in this situation?
A. Consult with a housing counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
B. Send an "answer" to the court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
C. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined by the judge.
D. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined in the notice. - ANSWERS-A. Consult with a housing
counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
The client with a ferret goes to trial,
and the final judgment declares her
to be at fault.
A client wants to terminate her lease
early because her husband is being
relocated for a military assignment.
What out of the following information could a housing counselor share to help
protect the client's best interest?
A. In most cases like yours, the law requires
a landlord to make a reasonable effort to
re-lease the property so that the tenant
won't remain liable to pay rent during
the entire term of the lease.
B. Depending on the state, it is possible
for tenants to terminate a lease without
paying rent for the entire lease period in
this type of situation.
C. You have the right to terminate a lease if
the landlord breaches lease conditions,
including maintaining properly
functioning heating and water systems. - ANSWERS-B. Depending on the state, it
is possible
for tenants to terminate a lease without
,paying rent for the entire lease period in
this type of situation.
A client with an assistance dog is facing eviction. S/he
ignored a notice to the tenant and
was subsequently served a notice of
petition.
Which following action would a housing counselor likely recommend to someone
in this situation?
A. Consult with a housing counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
B. Send an "answer" to the court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
C. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined by the judge.
D. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined in the notice. - ANSWERS-B. Send an "answer" to the
court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
After the client with an iguana
, ignores several notices, the landlord
changes the locks and advises him
that he will be allowed to access the
rental unit for only 24 more hours.
Which following action would a housing counselor likely recommend to someone
in this situation?
A. Consult with a housing counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
B. Send an "answer" to the court explaining
that the animal is not considered a pet.
C. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined by the judge.
D. Find another home for the animal within
the time period outlined in the notice. - ANSWERS-A. Consult with a housing
counselor to find
housing in preparation for the forced
eviction.
The client with a ferret goes to trial,
and the final judgment declares her
to be at fault.
