Environmental
What is 'Hurricane preparedness' disclosure in Hawaii and what zones exist?
AA. Hawaii has no hurricane zones; it's too far from the mainland
BB. Hawaii is susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes; properties in designated hurricane evacuation zones should be disclosed, and sellers should note any hurricane-related damage history✓ Correct
CC. Only Maui is designated as a hurricane zone in Hawaii
DD. Hurricane disclosure is a federal requirement for all US coastal properties
Explanation
Hawaii has experienced destructive hurricanes (Iniki in 1992, Dot in 1959). Properties are subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks.
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Zoning
Local 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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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.
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