§ 62-25-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rental Location Agent Act of 1978.”
§ 62-25-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Person” means any natural person, corporation, partnership, firm or association; and “Rental location agent” means any person who engages in or is employed in the business of locating, providing assistance in locating or furnishing information concerning the location or availability of real property, including apartment […]
§ 62-25-103. License Requirements — Rules and Regulations — Enforcement of Chapter — Penalties
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business or capacity of a rental location agent in this state without first having obtained a license from the real estate commission. A license held by a real estate broker or real estate salesperson employed by a licensed real estate broker is deemed to satisfy […]
§ 62-25-104. Contract or Receipt Requirement — Refund of Fee
Every rental location agent engaged in any of the activities described in § 62-25-102(2) shall give a prospective tenant a contract or receipt, and the contract or receipt shall include a recital that any amount in excess of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be repaid or refunded to the prospective tenant if the prospective tenant after […]
§ 62-25-105. Penalties
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly refer a prospective tenant to: A nonexistent address; Property that is not for lease or rent; Property that does not meet the specifications of the prospective tenant; Property that leases or rents for a different price from that quoted by the rental location agent; Property that has […]
§ 62-25-106. Award for Damages, Costs and Attorney Fees
In a civil action, any successful prospective tenant shall be entitled to an award for damages, court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
§ 62-25-107. Investigation by Real Estate Commission — Suspension or Revocation of License
The real estate commission, upon its own motion or upon a signed complaint made by any person in writing, may investigate the activities of any rental location agent in this state or any person who acts in that capacity. The commission may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a rental location agent’s license […]
§ 62-25-108. Service of Process
If a rental location agent cannot with reasonable diligence be found at the last known place of business as reflected by the real estate commission records, the real estate commission shall be an agent of the rental location agent upon whom any process, notice or demand may be served. Service on the commission of any […]