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DC Code § 47-2853.142 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part K - Property Managers|§ 47-2853.142. Eligibility requirements

(a) An applicant for licensure as a property manager shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Real Estate that the applicant: (1) Is able to read, write, and understand the English language; (2) Has passed an examination or examinations given by or under the direction of the Board, or any other examination acceptable to the Board; (3) Is a high school graduate or the holder of a high school equivalency certificate; (4) Has not had an application for a property manager’s license denied, for reasons other than failure to pass the required examination or examinations, in the District or elsewhere within one year prior to the date on which the application is filed; (5) Has not had a property manager’s license suspended in the District or elsewhere which suspension is still in effect on the date on which the application is filed; and (6) Has not had a property manager’s license revoked in the District or elsewhere within 3 years prior to the date on which his or her application is filed. (b) Persons licensed as real estate brokers in the District are deemed to have satisfied the educational and examination requirements for licensure as property managers, but shall be required to satisfy all other requirements as set forth in this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.142.
DC Code § 47-2853.143 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part K - Property Managers|§ 47-2853.143. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall use the term or words “property manager” to imply that he or she is licensed as a property manager in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.143.
DC Code § 47-2853.151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part L - Real Estate Appraisers|§ 47-2853.151. Scope of practice for real estate appraisers

For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate appraiser” means any person who renders or offers to render professional services to persons, groups, or organizations in the act or process of estimating the value of real property and real estate.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142; June 16, 2006, D.C. Law 16-130, § 2(i), 53 DCR 4718.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.151. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-130 substituted “value of real property and real estate” for “value of real estate”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(j) of Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-255, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 763). Temporary Legislation Section 2(j) of D.C. Law 16-101 substituted “real property and real estate” for “real estate”. Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 16-101 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 47-2853.161 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part M - Real Estate Brokers|§ 47-2853.161. Scope of practice for real estate brokers

For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate broker” means any person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation (domestic or foreign) which: (1) For a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, lists for sale, or sells, exchanges, purchases, rents, or leases real property. A real estate broker may collect or offer to collect rent or income for the use of real estate, or negotiate a loan secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance upon the transfer of real estate. A real estate broker may also engage in the business of erecting housing for sale and may sell or offer to sell that housing, or who as owner may sell or, through solicitation or advertising, offer to sell or negotiate the sale of any lot in any subdivision of land comprising 5 lots or more. This definition shall not apply to the sale of space for the advertising of real estate in any newspaper, magazine, or other publication; and (2) May employ real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers, real estate salespersons, property managers and resident managers. The real estate broker shall be held accountable for the day-to-day job-related activities of his or her employees. These activities include, but are not limited to, property management, leasing or renting of property, listing for sale, buying or negotiating the purchase or sale, or exchanging real estate or negotiating a loan on real property.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.161.
DC Code § 47-2853.162 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part M - Real Estate Brokers|§ 47-2853.162. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for licensure as a real estate broker shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Real Estate that the applicant: (1) Meets all of the requirements for real estate salesperson under part N of this subchapter; and (2) Has been licensed and actively engaged in business as a real estate broker or salesperson in the District or elsewhere the 2 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a real estate broker license is filed, or equivalent experience acceptable to the Board.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.162.
DC Code § 47-2853.163 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part M - Real Estate Brokers|§ 47-2853.163. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall assume or use the title or designation “real estate broker”, the abbreviation “R.E.B.”, or any other title designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is licensed as a real estate broker in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.163.
DC Code § 47-2853.171 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part N - Real Estate Salespersons|§ 47-2853.171. Scope of practice for real estate salespersons

For the purposes of this part, the term “real estate salesperson” means any person employed by a licensed real estate broker to manage or lease; rent or offer to lease or rent; list for sale, sell, or offer for sale; buy or offer to buy; negotiate the purchase or sale, or exchange of real estate; or to negotiate a loan on real estate.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.171.
DC Code § 47-2853.172 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part N - Real Estate Salespersons|§ 47-2853.172. Eligibility requirements

An applicant for licensure as a real estate broker shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Real Estate that the applicant: (1) Is able to read, write, and understand the English language; (2) Is a high school graduate or the holder of a high school equivalency certificate; (3) Has successfully completed a course of study prescribed by the Board at a school approved by the Board; (4) Has passed an examination or examinations given by or under direction of the Board or has passed any other examination acceptable to the Board; (5) Has not had an application for a real estate license denied, for reasons other than failure to pass the required examination or examinations, in the District or elsewhere within one year prior to the date on which the application is filed; (6) Has not had a real estate license suspended in the District or elsewhere, which suspension is still in effect on the date on which the application is filed; and (7) Has not had a real estate license revoked in the District or elsewhere within 3 years prior to the date on which his or her application is filed.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.172.
DC Code § 47-2853.173 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part N - Real Estate Salespersons|§ 47-2853.173. Certain representations prohibited

Unless licensed under this subchapter, no person shall assume or use the title or designation “real estate salesperson”, the abbreviation “R.E.S.”, or any other title designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that the person is licensed as a real estate salesperson unless the person is licensed as a real estate salesperson in the District.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.173.
DC Code § 47-2853.182 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.182. Transfer of license; change of status

(a) A license issued to a real estate broker, real estate broker or property manager shall not be transferred to another person. (b) A person licensed as a real estate broker may, upon written request to the Mayor, change his or her status from that of a real estate broker to that of a member, partner, trustee, or officer of a firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation, or to that of an associate real estate broker with a corporation, for any unexpired portion of his or her licensure term, upon the payment of the requisite fees required pursuant to this subchapter. (c) Any broker who wishes to change his or her status to that of an associate real estate broker shall notify the Board of Real Estate by certified mail. (d) For the purposes of this part, the term “associate real estate broker” means any person licensed under this subchapter as a broker who is employed by a real estate broker, franchise firm, association, business, or corporation, but who is not a partner, an officer or a principal broker within a licensed legal entity.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.182.
DC Code § 47-2853.183 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.183. Licensure of real estate organizations

No real estate broker’s license shall be issued to any firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation unless the Mayor finds that: (1) The applicant is organized and exists pursuant to applicable District and federal laws; (2) Every person member, partner, trustee, or officer who is engaged in activities defined in this subsection is licensed under this subchapter; (3) Every employee who will render professional services holds a valid license or certificate issued by the Board; and (4) Every branch office is managed by a licensed real estate broker.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.183.
DC Code § 47-2853.184 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.184. Place of business

(a) If a real estate broker maintains more than one place of business within the District, a duplicate license shall be issued to the broker for each office upon payment of the required fee. A copy of the license must be posted within each office. (b) Whenever a real estate broker changes the location of his or her principal place of business, or discontinues his or her business, he or she shall notify the Mayor within 15 days of the event, in writing, and return to the Mayor his or her license together with the licenses of all real estate salespersons employed by him or her. The Mayor shall issue a new license to the broker upon payment of the required fee. A salesperson shall be issued a new license upon reemployment and payment of the required fees. (c) Failure to notify the Mayor or to return the license as required by this section will result in immediate suspension of the license until the real estate broker has complied with the provisions of this section. (d) New licenses for the unexpired term may be issued by the Mayor upon written request by the applicant and the payment of the fees required pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.184.
DC Code § 47-2853.185 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.185. Prohibited names

The Mayor may refuse to issue, renew, or transfer a license in a name that: (1) Is misleading or would constitute false advertising; (2) Implies a partnership, association, or corporation when a partnership, association, or corporation does not exist; (3) Includes the name of a salesperson; (4) Is in violation of law; (5) Is a name which has been used by any person whose license has been suspended; (6) Includes the name of a person not otherwise licensed; or (7) Is a name which is deceptively similar to a name used by any other licensee.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.185.
DC Code § 47-2853.186 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.186. Automatic suspension of license through affiliation

(a) Whenever a real estate broker’s license has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter, all real estate salespersons employed by that real estate broker must mail their licenses to the Mayor within 15 days of the revocation or suspension. It shall be unlawful for the real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this subchapter from the date of revocation or suspension until he or she has been reemployed and a license has been reissued to him or her by the Mayor. (b) When a real estate salesperson is discharged or terminates his or her employment with a licensee, the licensee, within 15 calendar days, shall mail notification to the former employee that his or her license has been mailed to the Mayor. A copy of the notice to the real estate salesperson shall accompany the license when it is mailed to the Mayor. It shall be unlawful for any real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this subchapter, under authority of the license issued pursuant to this subchapter, from the date of discharge or termination until the time he or she is employed by another licensee and a license is reissued to him or her by the Mayor. (c) When a real estate salesperson is discharged by or terminates his employment with a licensee it shall be the duty of the real estate salesperson to notify the Mayor in writing within 15 days. It shall be unlawful for the real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts specified in this statute from the date of discharge or termination until he or she has been employed by another licensee and a license is reissued to him or her by the Mayor.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.186.
DC Code § 47-2853.187 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part O - Special Rules for Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.187. Effect of corporate, partnership, or association license revocation or suspension

In the event of the revocation or suspension of a license issued to a real estate firm, franchise, partnership, association, or corporation, the license issued to the principal real estate broker, or any member of a partnership or director or officer of an association or corporation, shall be summarily revoked or suspended by the Mayor, unless: (1) In a partnership, the connection with the member whose license has been revoked or suspended is severed within the time prescribed by the Mayor, and his or her participation in the partnership’s activities is terminated; or (2) In an association or corporation, the director or officer whose license has been revoked or suspended is discharged and he or she has no further participation in the association’s or corporation’s activities.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.187.
DC Code § 47-2853.195 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.195. Fiduciary duties of a property manager

(a) A licensee engaged to manage real estate shall: (1) Perform in accordance with the terms of the property management agreement; (2) Exercise ordinary care; (3) Disclose in a timely manner to the owner material facts of which the licensee has actual knowledge concerning the property; (4) Maintain confidentiality of all personal and financial information received from the client during the brokerage relationship and any other information that the client requests during the brokerage relationship be maintained confidential unless otherwise provided by law or the owner consents in writing to the release of such information; (5) Account for, in a timely manner, all money and property received in which the owner has or may have an interest; and (6) Comply with all requirements of this section, fair housing statutes and regulations, and all other applicable statutes and regulations which are not in conflict with this section. (b) Except as provided in the property management agreement, a licensee engaged to manage real estate does not breach any duty or obligation to the owner by representing other owners in the management of other properties. (c) A licensee engage to manage real estate may also represent the owner as seller or landlord if he or she enters into a brokerage relationship that so provides; in which case, the licensee shall disclose such brokerage relationships pursuant to the provisions of this section. (d) Prior to entering into any brokerage relationship provided for in this section, a licensee shall advise the prospective client of the type of brokerage relationship proposed by the broker, and the broker’s compensation, and whether the broker will share such salary or compensation with another broker who may have a brokerage relationship with another party to the transaction. (e) The brokerage relationships set forth in this section shall commence at the time that a client engages a licensee and shall continue until (1) completion of performance in accordance with the brokerage relationship; or (2) the earlier of (A) any date of expiration agreed upon by the parties as part of the brokerage relationship or in any amendments thereto; (B) any mutually agreed upon termination of the relationship; (C) a default by any party under the terms of the brokerage relationship; or (D) a termination as set forth in § 47-2853.197(4).  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.195.
DC Code § 47-2853.198 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part P - Duties of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers|§ 47-2853.198. Acts not required to be disclosed

Notwithstanding the possibility that a fact may have a psychological impact on a purchaser, lessee, or sublessee, it shall not be a material fact that must be disclosed in a real estate transaction, nor shall it be the basis for a cause of action against an owner of real property, a real estate broker, a real estate salesperson, a property manager, a lessee, or sublessee, that the following information was not disclosed to the purchaser, lessee, or sublessee: (1) An occupant of real property, at any time, was infected or was or is suspected to have been infected with a human immune deficiency virus; (2) An occupant of real property, at any time, has been diagnosed, was infected, or was suspected to have been diagnosed as having acquired immune deficiency syndrome or any other disease that has been determined by medical evidence to be highly unlikely to be transmitted through occupancy of property alone; or (3) The property, at any time, has been or was suspected to have been the site of a suicide, homicide, or other felony.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.198.
DC Code § 47-2853.201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]|Chapter 28 - General License Law|Subchapter I-B - Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure|Part Q - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics|§ 47-2853.201. Scope of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

For the purposes of this part, the term “refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic” means a person who designs, installs, maintains or alters mechanical systems for refrigeration or air conditioning of any public or private building or vehicle.  (Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 1002, 46 DCR 3142.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 47-2853.201.