Environmental
What is 'electromagnetic field' (EMF) concern in Hawaii real estate and is it a required disclosure?
AA. EMF from volcanic activity must be disclosed for all Hawaii properties
BB. Properties near high-voltage power lines generate EMF concerns; while not specifically required by Hawaii statute, agents should disclose proximity to power lines as a material fact affecting buyer decisions✓ Correct
CC. EMF is only a concern in industrial zones in Hawaii
DD. Hawaii requires EMF testing before all residential sales
Explanation
While Hawaii has no specific statute requiring EMF disclosure, properties near high-voltage transmission lines or electrical substations generate EMF concerns that may affect buyers' decisions. Under the general duty to disclose material facts, agents should disclose proximity to such sources.
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Fiduciary Duty
The highest legal duty an agent owes to a principal — requiring the agent to act in the principal's best interest above all others.
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ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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