Property Management
A Hawaii property manager discovers the property has mold. Their obligation is to:
AHandle it quietly without informing the owner or tenant
BPromptly notify the owner and take appropriate remediation steps; also disclose to tenants per health and safety requirements✓ Correct
CRequire the tenant to remediate the mold at their own cost
DDefer to county inspectors before taking any action
Explanation
A property manager owes a duty to the owner (principal) and must promptly report known material conditions including mold. Tenants must also be informed of health and safety conditions that affect their unit.
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Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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