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In subdivision and zoning review, density is evaluated using physical and regulatory site controls—minimum lot size, setbacks, yard requirements, lot coverage, height limits, open space ratios, and boundaries—to determine how many dwelling units may be placed per acre and how they’re arranged. While property values and federal approvals can be relevant to other processes, density determinations rest primarily on local zoning metrics such as setbacks and boundaries.

Under “Leases and Property Management,” the course explains that a net lease requires the tenant to pay base rent plus some or all of the operating expenses, such as property taxes, insurance, and maintenance (often abbreviated as T, I, M). Variations include single-net (N), double-net (NN), and triple-net (NNN) leases.

A gross lease has the landlord paying most operating expenses, with the tenant paying a single rent figure. A percentage lease bases part of rent on the tenant’s gross sales (common in retail). A sublease is a transfer arrangement, not a lease type that determines expense responsibility.

References (Course Outline/Study Topics): Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate — “Leases and Property Management” (Gross vs. net vs. percentage leases; expense allocations).

Under Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act §17-530 and COMAR 09.11.02.08, dual agency is permitted only when informed, written consent is obtained from both buyer and seller. When licensees operate as part of a team, the broker (or office manager acting as the broker’s designee) may appoint intra-company agents (ICAs) from within that team to represent each party.

The broker or manager then acts as the dual agent, overseeing both sides without providing direct representation to either. This structure preserves confidentiality and compliance with Maryland’s agency disclosure requirements.

A land trust is a type of living trust in which real property is the only asset placed into the trust.

Under a land trust, the trustee (fiduciary) holds legal title to the property, while the beneficiary retains the rights to control, manage, and receive income or proceeds from the property.

The Maryland pre-licensing course explains that land trusts are commonly used for privacy, estate planning, and avoiding probate, since the property is owned and transferred through the trust rather than by individual deed.

In the Environmental Issues and Disclosures section, the course teaches that radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that results from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon can migrate into buildings through foundation cracks and openings and accumulate to levels that pose health risks. Licensees must understand radon basics, testing options, mitigation methods, and disclosure responsibilities in transactions.

The land use module distinguishes among zoning relief mechanisms:

A use variance permits a land use otherwise prohibited in the zoning district and typically requires proof of unnecessary hardship unique to the property.

An area (dimensional) variance addresses dimensional departures (setbacks, height) and usually requires practical difficulty rather than hardship.

A special use permit (special exception) authorizes uses listed as conditionally allowed if specific criteria are met.

A moratorium is a temporary halt on development.Because the question describes permission to conduct a prohibited use upon showing unnecessary hardship, the correct term is use variance.

The course states that an exclusive right-to-sell listing is a brokerage employment agreement between the seller and the listing brokerage (through the authorized broker), not with the buyer. The listing contract authorizes the brokerage to market the property and earn compensation upon a sale during the listing term, regardless of who procures the buyer. Therefore, the parties are the seller (Chuck) and the listing brokerage (Nevin’s brokerage).

In real property conveyance, certain interests and transfers occur by operation of law and therefore supersede contrary provisions in a will. Common examples include joint tenancy with right of survivorship, tenancy by the entirety, life estates with a named remainderman, and properly created transfer-on-death/beneficiary designations. These interests vest automatically at death and are not controlled by the decedent’s will.

“Intestate” refers to dying without a valid will and does not itself take precedence over a will. The heirs’ wishes have no legal effect against properly vested interests. Therefore, where applicable, operation of law controls over will terms regarding those interests.

A sole proprietor in Maryland may operate under their personal legal name or under a trade name that has been properly registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT).

If a trade name is used, it must be clearly disclosed in all brokerage advertising and license registration records with the MREC.

This ensures public transparency and compliance with Maryland’s real estate advertising and licensing requirements.

Maryland licensees may use pre-approved or attorney-drafted forms in the course of their duties.

However, they may not draft legal documents or interpret legal implications, as doing so constitutes unauthorized practice of law.

The Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) allows licensees to fill in the blanks of standard forms approved by the Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) or by legal counsel, but all legal interpretations must be referred to an attorney.