Here are the URLs for pertinent state real estate laws for all 50 states in alphabetical order:
Alabama
Alabama Real Estate Commission: https://arec.alabama.gov/
Alabama Code - Title 34: Professions and Businesses, Chapter 27: Real Estate Brokers: https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2020/title-34/chapter-27/
For information on Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) in Alabama, you can visit the Alabama Secretary of State's dedicated webpage. This site includes details on filing requirements, fees, and governing documents for HOAs, along with FAQs and additional resources for homeowners.
Here is the direct link to the Alabama Secretary of State's HOA webpage: Alabama Secretary of State - Homeowners' Associations (Alabama Secretary of State) (Alabama Secretary of State).
For further assistance or specific inquiries, the page provides contact details and additional links to related resources.
Alaska
Alaska Real Estate Commission: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateCommission.aspx
Alaska Statutes - Title 8: Business and Professions, Chapter 88: Real Estate Licensees: http://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#08.88
For information related to homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Alaska, you can visit the website of the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. This site provides access to various HOA records and reports. You can find information about HOA laws, rules, and general governance through their platform.
The specific webpage for HOA-related resources in Alaska is here.
Additionally, the Homeowners Protection Bureau offers detailed information about Alaska HOA laws, including rights and obligations, governance, and how to file complaints. This information can be accessed on their website.
For direct searches related to specific HOAs, such as governing documents or subdivision information, you might need to check the records at your local county recorder’s office or use the online resources available through the Alaska Department of Commerce’s website.
Arizona
Arizona Department of Real Estate: https://www.azre.gov/
Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 32, Chapter 20: Real Estate: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=32
For information on Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in Arizona, you can visit the Arizona Department of Real Estate's official webpage dedicated to HOA matters. This page provides comprehensive details on HOA laws, the process for filing disputes, and other relevant information. You can access it here (AZRE) (AZRE) (iPropertyManagement.com)(Homeowners Protection Bureau, LLC).
Arkansas
Arkansas Real Estate Commission: https://www.arec.arkansas.gov/
Arkansas Code - Title 17: Professions, Occupations, and Businesses, Chapter 42: Real Estate License Law: https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2019/title-17/chapter-42/
For information on Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in Arkansas, you can visit the Arkansas Real Estate Commission's official website. This page provides detailed information on HOA regulations, including governance, member rights, and responsibilities. You can find the specific regulations and resources at the following link: Arkansas Real Estate Commission HOA Information.
For broader context and additional resources, iPropertyManagement also provides a comprehensive overview of HOA rules and regulations in Arkansas, including common HOA powers, fines, and complaint processes. You can explore this further at their HOA Laws by State page (iPropertyManagement.com) (Arkansas Department of Public Safety).
California
California Department of Real Estate: https://www.dre.ca.gov/
California Business and Professions Code - Division 4: Real Estate: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codesTOCSelected.xhtml?tocCode=BPC&tocTitle=+Business+and+Professions+Code+-+BPC
For information on Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in California, you can visit the California Department of Real Estate's official webpage dedicated to HOAs. This page provides resources and guidelines for operating costs, budgets, and other HOA-related matters. You can access it here (California Department of Real Estate).
Additionally, the Davis-Stirling website is another valuable resource specifically for California HOAs, offering comprehensive information on laws, regulations, and best practices for managing and living in HOAs. You can explore their resources here (Davis-Stirling).
Colorado
Colorado Division of Real Estate: https://dre.colorado.gov/
Colorado Revised Statutes - Title 12: Professions and Occupations, Article 61: Real Estate: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2020-title-12.pdf
For information regarding Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in Colorado, you can visit the HOA Information & Resource Center provided by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. This center offers resources and information on homeowners' rights and responsibilities under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). The website includes details on HOA registration, managing HOAs, filing complaints, and educational resources for both homeowners and HOA board members.
You can access the Colorado HOA Information & Resource Center here (Colorado Division of Real Estate) (Colorado Division of Real Estate) (Colorado Division of Real Estate).
Connecticut
Connecticut Real Estate Commission: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Real-Estate-Division/Real-Estate/Real-Estate-Commission
Connecticut General Statutes - Chapter 392: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_392.htm
For Connecticut, you can visit the official state webpage dedicated to HOAs and condominium associations by checking the Department of Consumer Protection's resources. They provide information on homeowners associations, including complaint resolution, bylaws, and regulatory guidelines. Here is the link to their Condominium FAQs and their Consumer Complaint Center for further assistance (CT.gov) (CT.gov).
Delaware
Delaware Real Estate Commission: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/
Delaware Code - Title 24, Chapter 29: Real Estate Services, Brokers, Associate Brokers, and Salespersons: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c029/index.html
For Delaware, the official state webpage dedicated to HOAs is maintained by the Delaware Department of Justice. The "Office of the Ombudsperson for the Common Interest Community" provides resources and assistance for homeowners and community associations. You can access this page here (Delaware DOJ) (Delaware DOJ). Additionally, New Castle County offers a "Community Association Portal" with centralized services and information for community associations, which you can visit here (New Castle County).
Florida
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Real Estate: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/real-estate-commission/
Florida Statutes - Chapter 475: Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates, Schools, and Appraisers: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0475/0475.html
The official Florida state webpage dedicated to homeowners associations (HOAs) is part of the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, which falls under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You can access information about HOAs in Florida on their website at myfloridalicense.com.
For further details about HOA laws and regulations, you can refer to Title XL, Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, which provides comprehensive information on the governance and operation of HOAs in the state (MyFlorida)(iPropertyManagement.com).
Georgia
Georgia Real Estate Commission: https://grec.state.ga.us/
Georgia Code - Title 43: Professions and Businesses, Chapter 40: Real Estate License Law: https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-43/chapter-40/
Gwinnett County Homeowners Associations: This page provides comprehensive details about services, land use, development, zoning, ordinances, codes, and sample documents specific to Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County HOA Information (Gwinnett County).
HOA-USA Georgia Laws: This site offers insights into Georgia-specific HOA laws, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, and state-specific regulations affecting common interest communities. HOA-USA Georgia(HOA-USA)
Homeowners Protection Bureau: This site provides a guide to Georgia's HOA laws, including the Georgia Condominium Act, and other relevant legal frameworks. HOPB Georgia HOA Guide (Homeowners Protection Bureau, LLC).
Hawaii
Hawaii Real Estate Branch: https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/
Hawaii Revised Statutes - Title 25: Professions and Occupations, Chapter 467: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0467/
Hawaii Planned Community Associations (Chapter 421J):https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol08_Ch0401-0429/HRS0421J/HRS_0421J-.htm
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Real Estate Branch: https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb
Condominium Association Registration: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/home/online-services/condominium-association-registrations/
Condominium Owners' Rights and Responsibilities (PDF): https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/514B-CONDOMINIUMS-FINAL-10152021r.pdf
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 514B-125 (2023): https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0514B/HRS_0514B-0125.htm
Idaho
Idaho Real Estate Commission: https://irec.idaho.gov/
Idaho Statutes - Title 54: Professions, Vocations, and Businesses, Chapter 20: Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH20/
For homeowners association (HOA) laws in Idaho, you can find detailed information on the Idaho State Legislature's website under Title 55, Chapter 32 of the Idaho Statutes. Here is the URL to access this information directly: Idaho State Legislature - Title 55, Chapter 32 (Idaho State Legislature) (Idaho State Legislature)
Additionally, for a comprehensive guide on Idaho HOA laws, including details on joining and leaving an HOA, imposing fines, and dissolution procedures, you can visit: iProperty Management - Idaho HOA Laws (iPropertyManagement.com)& DoorLoop - Idaho HOA Laws (DoorLoop)
Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Real Estate: https://www.idfpr.com/profs/realestate.asp
Illinois Compiled Statutes - Real Estate License Act of 2000: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1358&ChapterID=24
Indiana
Indiana Real Estate Commission: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-real-estate-commission/
Indiana Code - Title 25: Professions and Occupations, Article 34.1: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2021/ic/titles/025#25-34.1
Iowa
Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau - Real Estate Commission: https://plb.iowa.gov/board/real-estate-commission
Iowa Code - Chapter 543B: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/543B.pdf
Kansas
Kansas Real Estate Commission: https://krec.ks.gov/
Kansas Statutes - Chapter 58: Personal and Real Property, Article 30: Real Estate Brokers' and Salespersons' License Act: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/statute/058_000_0000_chapter/058_030_0000_article/
Kentucky
Kentucky Real Estate Commission: https://krec.ky.gov/
Kentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 324: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38093
Louisiana
Louisiana Real Estate Commission: https://lrec.gov/
Louisiana Revised Statutes - Title 37, Chapter 17: Real Estate: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=94076
Maine
Maine Real Estate Commission: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission
Maine Revised Statutes - Title 32, Chapter 114: Real Estate Brokerage License Act: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32ch114.pdf
Maryland
Maryland Real Estate Commission: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/
Maryland Code - Business Occupations and Professions, Title 17: Real Estate Brokers: https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2021/business-occupations-and-professions/title-17/
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons
Massachusetts General Laws - Chapter 112, Sections 87PP to 87DDD1/2: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVI/Chapter112
Michigan
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Real Estate: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/real-estate
Michigan Compiled Laws - Chapter 339: Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Branch Offices: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4quzoxnzqxv3pwxepm4mndun))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-339-2501
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Commerce - Real Estate: https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/real-estate/
Minnesota Statutes - Chapter 82: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/82
Mississippi
Mississippi Real Estate Commission: https://www.mrec.ms.gov/
Mississippi Code - Title 73, Chapter 35: Real Estate Brokers: https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2019/title-73/chapter-35/
Missouri
Missouri Division of Professional Registration - Real Estate Commission: https://pr.mo.gov/realestate.asp
Missouri Revised Statutes - Chapter 339: Real Estate Agents: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneChapter.aspx?chapter=339
Montana
Montana Board of Realty Regulation: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/realty-regulation/
Montana Code Annotated - Title 37, Chapter 51: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0370/chapter_0510/parts_index.html
Nebraska
Nebraska Real Estate Commission: https://nrec.nebraska.gov/
Nebraska Revised Statutes - Chapter 81, Article 8: Real Estate: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/laws.php?statute=81-885
Nevada
Nevada Real Estate Division: https://red.nv.gov/
Nevada Revised Statutes - Chapter 645: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-645.html
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/real-estate-commission
New Hampshire Revised Statutes - Title XXX, Chapter 331-A: Real Estate Practice Act: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXX/331-A/331-A-mrg.htm
New Jersey
New Jersey Real Estate Commission: https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_rec/index.htm
New Jersey Statutes - Title 45: Professions and Occupations, Chapter 15: Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2021/title-45/section-45-15-1/
New Mexico
New Mexico Real Estate Commission: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Real_Estate_Commission.aspx
New Mexico Statutes - Chapter 61, Article 29: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2020/chapter-61/article-29/
New York
New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/re_salesperson/re_salesperson.html
New York Consolidated Laws - Real Property Law, Article 12-A: Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP/A12-A
North Carolina
North Carolina Real Estate Commission: https://www.ncrec.gov/
North Carolina General Statutes - Chapter 93A: Real Estate License Law: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_93A.html
North Dakota
North Dakota Real Estate Commission: https://www.realestatend.org/
North Dakota Century Code - Title 43, Chapter 23: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c23.pdf
Ohio
Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing: https://www.com.ohio.gov/real/
Ohio Revised Code - Chapter 4735: Real Estate Brokers: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-4735
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission: https://www.orec.ok.gov/
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59, Chapter 20: Real Estate License Code: https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2019/title-59/
Oregon
Oregon Real Estate Agency: https://www.oregon.gov/rea/
Oregon Revised Statutes - Chapter 696: Real Estate and Escrow Activities: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.html
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes - Title 63, Chapter 55: Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/63/00.055..HTM
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation - Real Estate: http://www.dbr.ri.gov/divisions/commlicensing/realestate.php
Rhode Island General Laws - Title 5, Chapter 20.5: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-20.5/INDEX.HTM
South Carolina
South Carolina Real Estate Commission: https://llr.sc.gov/re/
South Carolina Code of Laws - Title 40, Chapter 57: Real Estate Brokers, Salesmen, and Property Managers: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c057.php
South Dakota
South Dakota Real Estate Commission: https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/
South Dakota Codified Laws - Title 36, Chapter 21A: Real Estate Licensing: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2045522
Tennessee
Tennessee Real Estate Commission: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html
Tennessee Code - Title 62, Chapter 13: Real Estate Brokers: https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2020/title-62/chapter-13/
Texas
Texas Real Estate Commission: https://www.trec.texas.gov/
Texas Occupations Code - Chapter 1101: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1101.htm
Utah
Utah Division of Real Estate: https://realestate.utah.gov/
Utah Code - Title 61, Chapter 2: Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title61/Chapter2/61-2.html
Vermont
Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation: https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-brokers-and-salespersons/
Vermont Statutes - Title 26, Chapter 41: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/26/041
Virginia
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation - Real Estate Board: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/boards/Real-Estate
Virginia Code - Title 54.1, Chapter 21: Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Rental Location Agents: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter21/
Washington
Washington State Department of Licensing - Real Estate: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/
Revised Code of Washington - Title 18, Chapter 85: Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers: https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.85
West Virginia
West Virginia Real Estate Commission: http://rec.wv.gov/
West Virginia Code - Chapter 30, Article 40: Real Estate License Act: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=30&art=40
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Real Estate Examining Board: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/BoardsCouncils/RealEstate/Default.aspx
Wisconsin Statutes - Chapter 452: Real Estate Practice: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/452
Wyoming
Wyoming Real Estate Commission: https://realestate.wyo.gov/
Wyoming Statutes - Title 33, Chapter 28: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf
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