Connecticut · statute · Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 392 · 104 active provisions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Advertising” (A) means disseminating, publishing or causing to be posted by way of any (i) print media, including, but not limited to, outdoor signage and periodicals, (ii) audio or video broadcast, streaming or other electronic dissemination, or (iii…
(a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Protection the Connecticut Real Estate Commission. (b) The commission shall consist of eight persons, electors of the state, appointed by the Governor. Three of the members shall be at the time of appointment licensed real estate brokers, two of the members shall be at…
(a) Within thirty days after the appointment of the members of the commission, the commission shall meet in the city of Hartford for the purpose of organizing by selecting such officers other than a chairperson as the commission may deem necessary and appropriate. A majority of the members of the commission shall const…
Section 20-311c is repealed.
The chairperson of the commission shall be bonded under the provisions of section 4-20, in such sum as the State Insurance and Risk Management Board may prescribe, with the condition that the chairperson faithfully perform the duties of the office and account for all funds received pursuant to the office.
The commission shall deposit all moneys received by it from fees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter with the State Treasurer, and they shall, except as to that portion thereof required to be paid over to The University of Connecticut under the provisions of section 10a-125, or that portion required to be…
The commission shall have the power to act as a board of arbitration to consider and decide any dispute over commissions arising between brokers or salespersons that is voluntarily submitted to the commission by the parties to such dispute.
(a) No person shall act as a real estate licensee without a license issued by the commission or the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, unless exempt under this chapter. The commissioner may enter into any contract for the purpose of administratively processing the renewal of licenses on behalf of the commission. (b)…
In any action brought by a third party against a real estate salesperson affiliated with a real estate broker as an independent contractor, such broker shall be liable to the same extent as if such affiliate had been employed as a real estate salesperson by such broker.
A real estate licensee shall not be considered an employee under the provisions of section 31-275 if substantially all of the remuneration for the services performed by such real estate licensee, whether paid in cash or otherwise, is directly related to sales or other output rather than to the number of hours worked, a…
(a) No associate broker shall engage in the real estate business unless the supervising licensee that is responsible for controlling and supervising the associate broker (1) knows that such associate broker is engaging in the real estate business, and (2) has consented to such associate broker engaging in the real esta…
Any person possessing the qualifications prescribed in this chapter, and in any regulations adopted under this chapter, who desires to engage in the real estate business shall apply, in writing, as provided in this chapter, to the commission or the Commissioner of Consumer Protection for the specific license desired.
(a) Licenses shall be granted under this chapter only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness and fair dealing and who are competent to transact the business of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson in such manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. (b) Each application for a…
(a) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection, with the advice and assistance of the commission, may adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, relating to the approval of schools offering prelicensing and continuing education courses, the content of such courses and the advertising to the public of the services o…
Any person licensed under this chapter shall be permitted to perform the work covered by such license in any municipality of this state without further examination or licensing by such municipality.
Section 20-314c is repealed, effective January 1, 2018.
(a)(1) A school shall register with the department, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, prior to offering any prelicensing or continuing education course. Such form shall include an attestation by the school that: (A) All courses offered by such school comply with the requirement…
(a) Each school that is registered with the department pursuant to section 20-314d shall register with the department, in a form and manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, each prelicensing or continuing education course that such school intends to offer in this state. The fee to register each co…
Section 20-315 is repealed.
(a) The commission or Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall not deny a license under this chapter to any applicant who has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, criminal conspiracy to defraud or other like offense or offenses, or to any association or partnership…
(a) A person licensed in another state to engage in the real estate business may become a real estate licensee in this state by conforming to all of the provisions of this chapter. The commission or Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall recognize a current, valid license issued to a currently practicing, competent…
The Department of Consumer Protection shall issue to each licensee under this chapter a license certificate in such size and form as the department determines.
(a) The commission shall authorize the department to issue a two-year renewal license to any applicant who possesses the qualifications specified in, and has otherwise complied with the provisions of, this chapter and any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter. The commission shall authorize the department to issu…
(a) Each licensed real estate salesperson or associate broker who transfers such real estate salesperson's or associate broker's affiliation with a broker or property owner shall register such transfer with, and pay a registration fee of twenty-five dollars to, the department. (b) A fee of twenty-five dollars shall be…
(a) The department may investigate the actions of any person who engages in the real estate business or offers real estate courses within this state. The commission or department may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke any license or registration issued under the provisions of this chapter and, in addition to or…