Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-34
Licensing
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Every real estate broker shall apply for and obtain a license from the village prior to transacting any business involving real estate in the village as a real estate broker and prior to advertising or assuming to act as such real estate broker. The commission of a single act as such real estate broker without such license shall constitute a violation of this article.
Under Ashland Chapter 20, Section 20-34, any person or entity acting as a real estate broker within the village must first obtain a license from the village before conducting any brokerage business, advertising brokerage services, or otherwise holding themselves out as a broker. Even a single act of brokerage performed without that license is treated as a violation of the article. The rule applies before any transaction or promotional activity begins, not after the fact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with or hire real estate brokers in Ashland should be aware that Section 20-34 requires every broker to hold a valid village-issued license before conducting any business on their behalf. A compliant operator generally verifies that any broker they engage has obtained this license prior to listing, advertising, or transacting. Retaining an unlicensed broker—even for a single act—can implicate violations under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 20-34 of Ashland's Human Relations chapter establishes that any real estate broker involved in a transaction affecting you must be licensed by the village before acting in that capacity. If you have reason to believe a broker operated without the required village license, that single unlicensed act constitutes a violation of this article, which may be relevant to raise with village authorities or a tenant-rights organization. Consulting a local housing resource or legal aid organization can help you understand what options may be available in connection with an unlicensed broker.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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