H7840

Requires any person in the business of selling, assigning or buying an equitable interest in real estate without taking legal title to such property, to be licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson and to comply with the disclosure requirements.

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Rhode Island H7840 requires real estate wholesalers to be licensed and comply with disclosure requirements.

Rhode Island H7840 mandates that any person or entity involved in selling, assigning, or buying an equitable interest in real estate without taking legal title must be licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson. Wholesalers must comply with disclosure requirements, including a three-day cancellation period for buyers and sellers. The act defines "wholesaler" as someone facilitating real estate sales for financial gain before taking possession. Violations carry fines and civil liability. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

Passage

71 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Jun 23

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence