Real Estate Licensing Massachusetts-Real-Estate-Salesperson Exam - Topic 2 Question 3 Discussion

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Question #: 3
Topic #: 2

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The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A)

AProtects homeowners who sell their homes without a broker.

BProtects tenants from personal property disputes.

CProhibits use of unfair and deceptive practices in business.

DProhibits use of only deceptive practices in landlord-tenant law.

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Suggested Answer: C

The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) prohibits unfair and deceptive business practices. It applies to a broad range of commercial transactions, including real estate transactions. The law is designed to protect consumers from unethical practices and to ensure transparency and fairness in the marketplace.

This act does not specifically apply to homeowners selling without a broker, nor does it protect tenants from personal property disputes or only from deceptive practices in landlord-tenant law. It is a comprehensive law aimed at regulating the business practices of all commercial entities, including real estate professionals.

by Arminda at Oct 04, 2025, 02:47 AM

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Ashanti

9 hours ago

C is definitely the right answer. It’s about fairness in business.

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Malinda

6 days ago

D seems too limited. We need broader protections.

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Luisa

11 days ago

B is relevant for tenants, but C is more comprehensive.

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Colby

16 days ago

A is interesting too, but not as broad as C.

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Jean

21 days ago

Agreed, C makes sense. Protects consumers overall.

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Franchesca

26 days ago

I think C is the best choice. It covers a lot of ground.

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Adell

1 month ago

D seems wrong; it’s about more than just deceptive practices!

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Jennie

1 month ago

Wait, does it really protect tenants? I’m not so sure about that.

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Kenneth

1 month ago

I thought it only covered unfair practices, not personal property disputes.

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Joni

2 months ago

It definitely protects homeowners selling without a broker!

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Kristel

2 months ago

I’m not sure about A and B; I thought they were more about specific situations rather than the broader protections under the Act.

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Ona

2 months ago

I’m pretty confident that C is the right answer since it talks about both unfair and deceptive practices, which seems to cover a lot.

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Hermila

2 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned tenant protections, but I can't recall if it was specifically about M.G.L. c. 93A.

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Luisa

2 months ago

I think the Act is mainly about unfair practices in business, so I’m leaning towards C, but I’m not entirely sure.

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Pamela

2 months ago

C is the way to go. Protecting consumers is serious business, no room for deception!

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Felicidad

3 months ago

C is spot on! Unfair and deceptive practices are a big no-no.

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Rikki

3 months ago

C protects everyone, not just one group. Good point!

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Jacquline

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote option D was trying to be a real comedian. Nice try, but C is the clear winner here.

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Francoise

3 months ago

I'm going with C. Gotta keep those sneaky businesses in check, am I right?

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Bev

4 months ago

C definitely seems like the right choice here. Protecting consumers from shady business practices is what this law is all about.

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Avery

4 months ago

C is the correct answer. The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair and deceptive practices in business.

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Twila

4 months ago

I've got a good feeling about option C. The Act is designed to protect consumers from unfair business practices, so that seems like the most relevant answer here.

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Melodie

4 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking specifically about the Massachusetts Act, or about consumer protection laws in general? I'll have to read it over again.

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Ocie

4 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about this in class. The key is that the Act covers unfair and deceptive practices, not just deceptive practices. So I'll go with option C.

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Lindsey

4 months ago

Hmm, this one has me a bit stumped. I'm not totally sure about the details of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Jerlene

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair and deceptive practices in business, so I'll go with option C.

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