After a windstorm damages the property, the seller's agent is obligated to:

• A. Contact the buyer's agent and inform him
• B. Notify the homeowner's association
• C. Repair the damage and bill the buyer
• D. Cancel the contract unilaterally

Answer: (B)

When a property in an HOA is damaged, the HOA has a role in maintaining and insuring common elements, and repairs or plans for those elements often involve the HOA’s oversight. The seller’s agent should promptly notify the homeowners association so the HOA can assess the damage, coordinate any required repairs or insurance claims, and update records that affect the property and covenants. This keeps everyone aligned and helps protect the seller, buyer, and HOA from miscommunication or delays in the closing process. Notifying the buyer’s agent is a separate step and does occur through disclosures, but the specific obligation here centers on involving the HOA to address elements the association governs. Reparing and billing the buyer or unilaterally canceling the contract are outside the proper duties and procedures for this situation.