Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What breach has a salesperson committed if they assure a customer about the future construction on an adjacent lot without accurate knowledge?

1. The salesperson has no responsibility to the buyer, as essentially "buyer beware" applies and the customer should do his own investigating.

2. The salesperson has acted properly, as he is under no obligation to make an inquiry given that the buyer is a customer, not a client.

3. The salesperson has breached the obligation of a duty of care to a customer.

4. It is the seller's responsibility to disclose that information, not the salesperson's.

5. The buyer has a responsibility to verify future construction through the municipality.

6. The seller has breached their responsibility by not disclosing construction plans.

The correct answer is: The salesperson has breached the obligation of a duty of care to a customer.

The correct answer is C. The salesperson has breached the obligation of a duty of care to a customer. In real estate transactions, salespersons have a duty of care to customers which includes providing accurate information and not making assurances without having the proper knowledge. By assuring the customer about future construction on an adjacent lot without accurate knowledge, the salesperson is not fulfilling their duty of care obligation. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the responsibilities and obligations of a salesperson in this scenario. Buyers still have rights and protections, and it is important for salespersons to act ethically and with integrity in their dealings with customers.