Alabama § 34-27-101 - Violations; Damages.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-27-101 — Violations; Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-27-101. Violations; Damages.
(a) No licensed real estate broker shall be required to pay a referral fee or commission when reasonable cause for payment does not exist.
(b) No third party shall knowingly interfere with the real estate brokerage relationship of a real estate licensee.
(c) Any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this article may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. The damages recoverable in such an action shall be actual damages and, in addition, the court may award an amount up to three times the amount of actual damages sustained as a result of any violation of this article, plus reasonable attorney fees and expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-27-101
What does Code of Alabama § 34-27-101 cover?
Section 34-27-101 ("Violations; Damages.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 34-27-101?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 34-27-101" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 34-27-101 apply to my situation?
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