Agency
What is 'imputed knowledge' in Rhode Island real estate agency?
AKnowledge that can only be obtained through a property inspection
BKnowledge that a principal is legally presumed to have based on their agent's knowledge✓ Correct
CKnowledge required for a broker's license
DEnvironmental knowledge imputed by state law
Explanation
Imputed knowledge means that a principal (such as a seller) is legally presumed to know what their agent (broker/salesperson) knows. If the agent has information relevant to the transaction, that information is imputed to the principal.
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