Cal. Civ. Code § 24-5-0.5-11
Unlicensed real estate solicitors; soliciting sale or purchase of real estate without required disclosure
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Sec. 11. (a) It is a deceptive act for an unlicensed real estate solicitor (as defined in IC 32-21-16.5-3) to solicit the sale or purchase of real estate without the disclosure required under IC 32-21-16.5-4. (b) The attorney general shall enforce this section in the same manner as any other deceptive act under this chapter.
Indiana Code § 24-5-0.5-11 classifies it as a deceptive act when an unlicensed real estate solicitor approaches property owners or buyers about a sale or purchase without first providing the specific disclosure required by state law. The rule is designed to ensure that people contacted by unlicensed solicitors know they are not dealing with a licensed real estate professional. Enforcement of this provision falls to the Indiana Attorney General, who may pursue it using the same tools available for other deceptive consumer acts under the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners should be aware that under Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-11, any unlicensed individual who contacts them to solicit the sale or purchase of real estate is legally required to provide a specific statutory disclosure before making that solicitation. Compliant operators working with or referring business to outside solicitors generally verify that those individuals hold the appropriate license or, if unlicensed, have made the required disclosure. Receiving a solicitation without that disclosure is a signal that the contact may constitute a deceptive act under Indiana law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-11 gives tenants and other consumers a basis to recognize when an unlicensed real estate solicitor has failed to meet their legal disclosure obligations. If someone contacts you about buying or selling real estate without identifying their unlicensed status through the required disclosure, that conduct may qualify as a deceptive act under Indiana law. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Indiana Attorney General's office, which is empowered to act on violations of this section, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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