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A Hawaii real estate licensee is advising a buyer who is evaluating a residential leasehold property on Oahu. The licensee explains the key disclosures and considerations that apply specifically to leasehold properties in Hawaii. All of the following are required disclosures or material considerations unique to leasehold properties in Hawaii EXCEPT:

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D) Whether the property is registered in the Hawaii Land Court system or recorded in the Regular System at the Bureau of Conveyances

Whether a property is registered in the Land Court (Torrens system) or recorded in the Regular System through the Bureau of Conveyances is a title registration method distinction that applies to ALL Hawaii real property — both leasehold and fee simple — and is not a disclosure or consideration unique to leasehold properties. It does not describe a leasehold-specific obligation. By contrast, options A, B, and C all describe disclosures or considerations that arise specifically because of the leasehold nature of the property.

Answer Options
A
The expiration date of the ground lease and the number of years remaining on the lease term
B
The current ground rent amount and any escalation clauses that may increase ground rent during the lease term
C
Whether the property qualifies for leasehold conversion under HRS Chapter 516 and the estimated fee purchase price
D
Whether the property is registered in the Hawaii Land Court system or recorded in the Regular System at the Bureau of Conveyances

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