California · Government Code

GOV §27280.6: (a) It is unlawful to present for recording or filing, or otherwise attempt to record or file, with a county recorder an exclusive listing agreement of any duration or any memoranda or notice of such

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to file or attempt to file an exclusive real estate listing agreement with a county recorder. Violations also breach civil law and licensing requirements for licensed real estate professionals.

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(a) It is unlawful to present for recording or filing, or otherwise attempt to record or file, with a county recorder an exclusive listing agreement of any duration or any memoranda or notice of such agreement. A violation of this subdivision shall also constitute a violation of Section 1670.12 of the Civil Code. (b) For purposes of this section, “exclusive listing agreement” means any contract or agreement providing an exclusive right to list or sell residential real property, including: (1) An exclusive agreement as described in Section 10018.15 or 10018.16 of the Business and Professions Code. (2) A contract or agreement to enter into any such agreement or arrangement. (c) Any person licensed pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Business and Professions Code who violates any provision of this section shall be deemed to have violated that person’s licensing law.

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