New York § 442-D - 442-DActions for commissions; license prerequisite
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§ 442-D. 442-DActions for commissions; license prerequisite
§ 442-d. Actions for commissions; license prerequisite. No person, copartnership, limited liability company or corporation shall bring or maintain an action in any court of this state for the recovery of compensation for services rendered, in any place in which this article is applicable, in the buying, selling, exchanging, leasing, renting or negotiating a loan upon any real estate without alleging and proving that such person was a duly licensed real estate broker or real estate salesperson on the date when the alleged cause of action arose.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 442-D
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 442-D cover?
Section 442-D ("442-DActions for commissions; license prerequisite") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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