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Real Estate Law EXAM FLASHCARDS *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED| The gradual accumulation of solid material by natural processes, resulting in an increase in land, is known as: (a) reliction (b) alluvion (c) avulsion (d) accretion d. accretion What is the ...

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Real Estate Law EXAM FLASHCARDS
*Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026
|VERIFIED|

The gradual accumulation of solid material by natural processes, resulting in an increase in land, is
known as:

(a) reliction

(b) alluvion

(c) avulsion

(d) accretion d. accretion



What is the term used when water advances and covers land that was previously dry?

(a) advances to cover previously dry land a. advances to cover previously dry land

(b) is artificially pumped in to cover previously dry land

(c) recedes to reveal previously submerged land

(d) increases its depth due to severe storms



When there is a sudden change in land due to water's actions, such as the addition or loss of land, this is
called:

(a) subsidence

(b) reliction

(c) avulsion c. avulsion

(d) accretion



Scenario 2: Chapter 11

Broker Alberto Fernandez, also known as Al, is facing a challenging situation. He received a 60-day notice
from a lawyer representing the Hamiltons, who claim that Al had concealed roof and foundation defects
during their home purchase four years ago. The Hamiltons demand $180,000 in damages. Al, although
confident that he did nothing wrong, is worried about the potential lawsuit. His lawyer, experienced with

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,DTPA cases, advises him on the details of the case and his options under the law, including possible
damages and defenses.



Which of the following actions is NOT considered a violation under the DTPA?

(a) stating that an item is new when it is not

(b) misrepresenting the need for repairs

(c) charging a higher-than-average commission for services c. charging a higher-than-average
commission for your services

(d) misrepresenting a party’s rights under a contract



Which of the following is NOT a remedy available to a consumer under the DTPA?

(a) a one-year jail sentence a. a one-year jail sentence

(b) economic damages

(c) damages for mental anguish

(d) treble damages



What defense is NOT available to a defendant in a DTPA case?

(a) The plaintiff is not a resident of Texas. a. The plaintiff is not a resident of the state of Texas

(b) The consumer relied on written information from another source.

(c) The plaintiff purchased the property “as is.”

(d) The statute of limitations has expired.



A consumer must provide how many days of notice to a provider before filing a DTPA lawsuit?

(a) 30

(b) 90

(c) 60 b. 60

(d) 120



To avoid treble damages in a DTPA lawsuit, a broker can:


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, (a) ignore the demand letter.

(b) hire a lawyer within the 60-day notice period.

(c) counter-sue the plaintiff.

(d) make a reasonable settlement offer within the 60-day notice period. d. making a reasonable
settlement offer within the 60-day notice period



In a typical real estate transaction, the _____ is represented by the _____, and the property is sold to the
_____.

(a) broker (agent) - buyer (customer) - seller (principal)

(b) buyer (customer) - seller (principal) - broker (agent)

(c) seller (principal) - buyer (customer) - broker (agent)

(d) seller (principal) - broker (agent) - buyer (customer) d. seller (principal) - broker (agent) - buyer
(customer)



The right to perform specific actions on behalf of a principal, even if not explicitly outlined in the
contract, is referred to as:

(a) Implied authority a. Implied authority

(b) Express authority

(c) Special agency

(d) None of the above



Agency by apparent authority occurs when a principal's actions, rather than the agent’s declarations,
create the impression of authority. This form of agency is also known as:

(a) Agent by estoppel

(b) Agency by apparent authority

(c) Both a and b c. Both a and b

(d) None of the above



When an agent has a stake or interest in the property as part of their compensation, it is called:

(a) Agency by ratification


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