Agency
Natural Hazard Disclosure
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
A Natural Hazard Disclosure identifies whether property lies in state-mapped hazard areas such as flood, fire, earthquake fault, or seismic hazard zones. It is separate from the broker's visual inspection and does not replace expert investigation.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.
Study this topic in context
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Chapter 2: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Disclosure →