Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

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What should the owner do when renovating a 1950s single-family home?

Seek expert advice on asbestos
Renovate without inspection
Remove only non-asbestos materials
Assume all materials are safe
Forbid all renovations
Get local government approval

The correct answer is: Seek expert advice on asbestos

When renovating a 1950s single-family home, the owner should seek expert advice on asbestos (Choice A) because many homes built before the 1980s could contain asbestos, a harmful material when disturbed. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials like insulation, textured paint, and floor tiles in the 1950s. Seeking expert advice ensures that proper precautions are taken to safely handle any asbestos-containing materials during the renovation process. It is not advisable to renovate without inspection (Choice B) because this could lead to potential health hazards if asbestos-containing materials are disturbed. Removing only non-asbestos materials (Choice C) is also not sufficient as it does not address the potential presence of asbestos. Assuming all materials are safe (Choice D) is risky as it may expose individuals to asbestos unknowingly. Forbidding all renovations (Choice E) is not a practical solution for a property owner looking to improve or update their home. While getting local government approval (Choice F) may be necessary for certain aspects of the renovation, it does not specifically address the potential asbestos issue as seeking expert advice would.