New York § 444-D - 444-DLicense requirements for home inspectors
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§ 444-D. 444-DLicense requirements for home inspectors
§ 444-d. License requirements for home inspectors. No person shall conduct or represent that he or she has the ability to conduct a home inspection for compensation unless such person is: 1. licensed as home inspector pursuant to this article; or 2. a person regulated by the state or a political subdivision thereof as an architect who is acting within the scope of his or her profession; or 3. a person regulated by the state or a political subdivision thereof as an engineer who is acting within the scope of his or her profession; or 4. a person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the state or a political subdivision thereof when acting within the scope of that government employment; or 5. a person making home inspections for the purpose of meeting the requirements of section four hundred forty-four-e of this article to qualify for licensure as a home inspector.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 444-D
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 444-D cover?
Section 444-D ("444-DLicense requirements for home inspectors") 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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