19 CRR-NY 178.5NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 19. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
CHAPTER V. DIVISION OF LICENSING SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER D. REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESMEN
PART 178. NONSOLICITATION ORDERS
19 CRR-NY 178.5
19 CRR-NY 178.5
178.5 Prohibited forms of solicitation.
(a) Within a nonsolicitation area, no real estate broker or real estate salesperson shall engage in any form of solicitation where the purpose of such solicitation is, directly or indirectly, to obtain a listing of residential property for sale and where such solicitation is directed at or toward a homeowner or occupant of residential property within a designated nonsolicitation area.
(b) The following are examples of the types of solicitation that are prohibited:
(1) letters;
(2) postcards;
(3) handbills or leaflets or fliers;
(4) direct advertising delivered by mail or other service;
(5) telephone calls;
(6) door-to-door calls; and
(7) postings in public places.
(c) The following is not prohibited by a nonsolicitation order. Advertisements that are published in newspapers of general circulation:
(1) if such newspaper has a general readership throughout the metropolitan New York City area or throughout a substantial portion of the metropolitan New York City area;
(2) if such newspaper is published not less than once per week; and
(3) if such newspaper is sold by subscription or by individual copy and is not distributed free of charge.
19 CRR-NY 178.5
Current through October 15, 2021
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