Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Apartments
Can I make a business from finding rent only apartments for other poeple legally?
Asked on 6/17/08, 5:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth
MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
Re: Apartments
You have to be a real estate agent or broker unless you simply want to maintain a list and charge for access to the list.
Answered on 6/18/08, 2:35 pm
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Re: Apartments
Possibly, since true "finders" don't need real estate licenses, but you'd be walking a tightrope and it would be awfully easy to get involved in negotiations or other activities for which a license is required. I would advise becoming very familiar with the laws and regulations governing finders versus agents. Try the Department of Real Estate's Web site at www.dre.ca.gov for starters.
Answered on 6/17/08, 7:22 pm