Agency
What is 'imputed knowledge' in real estate agency law and why does it matter in Hawaii?
AA. Knowledge a client is assumed to have about their own property
BB. Knowledge possessed by an agent that is legally attributed to the principal, regardless of whether the principal was actually informed✓ Correct
CC. Information that is implied but not expressly stated in a contract
DD. Technical real estate knowledge assumed by a licensed broker
Explanation
Imputed knowledge is the legal principle that knowledge held by an agent is attributed to the principal. If a Hawaii seller's agent knows about a property defect, the seller is deemed to know about it—even if the agent never told the seller.
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