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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
New York's continuing education requirement specifically mandates a minimum number of hours dedicated to which subject because of its central importance to ethical practice?
Answer: B. Because of fair-housing enforcement priorities, New York requires that a minimum portion of every licensee's 22.5 CE hours be devoted to fair housing and anti-discrimination instruction. This ensures licensees stay current on protected-class obligations.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions by a New York licensee would most likely be grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of State?
Answer: C. Commingling client trust funds with the broker's own funds violates New York's escrow handling rules and is grounds for discipline; the other actions are proper practice.
Question 3 of 5
In New York, which agency is responsible for licensing real estate salespersons and brokers and for disciplining licensees for violations of Real Property Law Article 12-A?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing and discipline in New York are administered by the Department of State (DOS) through its Division of Licensing Services. Private trade associations like NYSAR do not issue or revoke licenses.
Question 4 of 5
A New York salesperson collects a commission directly from a buyer without the knowledge or authorization of her sponsoring broker. This conduct is BEST described as:
Answer: A. Under New York law a salesperson may accept compensation only from her sponsoring broker. Receiving compensation directly from a principal or other party is a license-law violation subject to discipline.
Question 5 of 5
The deliberate concealment of a material defect or the making of a substantial misrepresentation to induce a sale in New York is most accurately characterized as:
Answer: C. Substantial misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment fall under the broad 'untrustworthiness or incompetency' standard the Department of State uses to discipline licensees, in addition to any civil liability.
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What you need to know
The DOS may also impose monetary fines and typically acts after notice and an administrative hearing. Common triggers for discipline include mishandling escrow funds, unlicensed activity, and improper commission-sharing with unlicensed persons.
New York License Discipline & Enforcement: FAQs
Is New York License Discipline & Enforcement on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the New York real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does New York test this differently?
New York applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the New York rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
