Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

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Visible carpet water staining in the family room of a listed home is?

  1. A hidden defect

  2. A material latent defect

  3. A material patent defect

  4. A patent defect

  5. An unimportant issue

  6. A latent defect

The correct answer is: A patent defect

Visible carpet water staining in the family room of a listed home is considered a patent defect. Patent defects are issues that are visible upon a reasonable inspection of the property. In this case, the staining on the carpet is something that can be easily observed and identified by potential buyers during a viewing of the home. It is not hidden or latent, making it a patent defect. Latent defects, on the other hand, are problems that are not easily discoverable through a reasonable inspection, such as structural issues hidden behind walls or mold problems in a hidden area. It is important to disclose patent defects to potential buyers to ensure transparency and avoid legal issues in the future.