Property Management

A property manager who collects rents, negotiates leases, and coordinates repairs for a fee without a real estate license in New York is:

AOperating legally as a property manager is exempt from licensing
BViolating New York license law which generally requires a license for property management for compensation✓ Correct
COnly required to register with the local municipality
DOnly required to be licensed if managing more than 10 units

Explanation

In New York, managing property for others for compensation generally requires a real estate broker's license. An unlicensed person who collects rents and negotiates leases for compensation is violating RPL Article 12-A.

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