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Oregon Bulletin

December 1, 2011

Real Estate Agency
Chapter 863

Rule Caption: Amends licensing rules to implement new electronic licensing processes.

Adm. Order No.: REA 7-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 11-15-11

Notice Publication Date: 8-1-2011

Rules Adopted: 863-014-0066, 863-022-0060, 863-024-0066

Rules Amended: 863-014-0003, 863-014-0010, 863-014-0015, 863-014-0020, 863-014-0030, 863-014-0035, 863-014-0040, 863-014-0050, 863-014-0062, 863-014-0063, 863-014-0065, 863-014-0076, 863-014-0095, 863-022-0010, 863-022-0015, 863-022-0025, 863-024-0003, 863-024-0010, 863-024-0015, 863-024-0020, 863-024-0030, 863-024-0045, 863-024-0050, 863-024-0062, 863-024-0063, 863-024-0065, 863-024-0076, 863-024-0095

Rules Repealed: 863-014-0066(T), 863-022-0060(T), 863-024-0066(T), 863-014-0003(T), 863-014-0010(T), 863-014-0015(T), 863-014-0020(T), 863-014-0030(T), 863-014-0035(T), 863-014-0040(T), 863-014-0050(T), 863-014-0062(T), 863-014-0063(T), 863-014-0065(T), 863-014-0076(T), 863-014-0095(T), 863-022-0010(T), 863-022-0015(T), 863-022-0025(T), 863-024-0003(T), 863-024-0010(T), 863-024-0015(T), 863-024-0020(T), 863-024-0030(T), 863-024-0045(T), 863-024-0050(T), 863-024-0062(T), 863-024-0063(T), 863-024-0065(T), 863-024-0076(T), 863-024-0095(T)

Subject: Note: These rules were adopted on August 15, 2011 and filed on August 15, 2011 to become effective September 1, 2011. These rules were submitted to Legislative Counsel after the 10 day period as required under ORS 183.715 and were, therefore void. The Real Estate Agency is refiling these rules at this time.

These rules amend the real estate broker, principal broker and property manager licensing rules in OAR chapter 863, Divisions 14 and 24 and implement the statutory changes in SB 156, which became effective May 27, 2011. The purposes of these amendments are to align the license application process with the Agency’s new electronic licensing system. Changes to processes and requirements include: 1) the license application processes and payment of fees for fingerprinting and examination services, which have been contracted to a service provider; 2) the requirement of a licensee to renew online; 3) new requirement to maintain a license applicant or licensee’s email address; 4) establishes the Agency’s primary and preferred method of notification, correspondence or confirmation is to a licensee’s email address; and 5) allows the Agency to require an original or electronic signature.

New rules in Division 14 and 24 establish the new requirements for a licensee’s name change. A new rule in Division 22 establishes new requirements of the pre-license education providers to certify course completion to the examination service provider.

Rules Coordinator: Laurie Skillman—(503) 378-4630

863-014-0003

Definitions

As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Agency” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(2) “Agency-approved form” means an electronic or paper form approved by the Real Estate Agency.

(3) “Board” means the Real Estate Board established pursuant to ORS 696.405.

(4) “Branch office” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(5) “Commissioner” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(6) “Incapacitated” means the physical or mental inability to perform the professional real estate activities described in ORS 696.010.

(7) “Legal name” means the first name, middle name and last or surname, without the use of initials or nicknames and is the name given at birth or subsequently acquired through marriage, court order or adoption.

(8) “Licensed Name” means the name of a real estate licensee as it appears on the current, valid real estate license issued to the licensee pursuant to ORS 696.020.

(9) “Principal broker” means “principal real estate broker,” as defined in ORS 696.010.

(10) “Real estate activity,” “professional real estate activity,” and “real estate business” mean “professional real estate activity” as defined in ORS 696.010.

(11) “Real estate broker” is defined in ORS 696.010 and includes a principal real estate broker, as that term is defined in ORS 696.010, unless the context requires otherwise.

(12) “Real estate licensee” and “licensee” mean a “real estate licensee” as defined in ORS 696.010, unless the context requires otherwise.

(13) “Registered business name” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(14) “Signed” or “Signature” means original or electronic signature as provided by OAR-014-0076.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0010

License Application Form and Content

(1) Effective July 1, 2011, before the Agency will accept any documents or information relating to an applicant’s qualifications, an applicant for a real estate broker or principal broker license must submit an application and fee required under this rule.

(2) Effective September 15, 2011, before the Agency will accept any documents or information relating to an applicant’s qualifications, an applicant for a real estate broker license or principal broker license must submit an application and pay the fee required under this rule using an online application process that is available through the Agency’s website.

(3) The license application includes:

(a) The applicant’s legal name as defined in OAR 863-014-0003, mailing address, email address and phone number.

(b) The applicant’s date and place of birth.

(d) Certification by the applicant that the applicant has a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate or the international equivalent.

(e) Certification by the applicant that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

(f) For a real estate broker license applicant or a principal broker license applicant, who is not an active or inactive Oregon real estate licensee, whether the applicant:

(A) Has ever been convicted of or is under arrest, investigation, or indictment for a felony or misdemeanor;

(B) Has ever been refused a real estate license or any other occupational or professional license in any other state or country;

(D) Has ever been fined or reprimanded as such a licensee.

(g) Any other information the commissioner considers necessary to evaluate the applicant’s trustworthiness and competency to engage in professional real estate activity in a manner that protects the public interest.

(h) Certification by the applicant that all information provided by the applicant is true and correct.

(4) In addition to the requirements of (3) of this rule, a real estate broker license applicant, who is basing the applicant’s examination qualifications on a broker license from another state, must provide the applicant’s certified license history from the state where such examination was taken.

(5) In addition to the requirements in (3) of this rule, a principal broker license applicant must provide proof that the applicant has three years of active real estate experience.

(6) Every license application must be accompanied by the license fee authorized by ORS 696.270. At all periods of the year, the fee for all licenses issued is as authorized by 696.270. That is, the Agency does not pro-rate license fees.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; Renumbered from 863-015-0010, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0015

Background Check Application and Fingerprint

(1) An applicant for real estate broker or principal real estate broker license must submit to a background check, except an applicant who is currently licensed as a real estate broker, principal real estate broker, or real estate property manager or who is eligible for renewal of such licenses.

(2) The background check includes a criminal background check as provided in OAR chapter 863, division 005, which requires the applicant to provide fingerprints.

(3) Effective July 1, 2011, the Agency and a vendor for fingerprinting services (“fingerprint service provider”) have contractually agreed that:

(a) The fingerprint service provider will provide fingerprint services to license applicants and submit the fingerprints to the Oregon State Police for Oregon and nationwide criminal history checks.

(b) A license applicant may only submit fingerprints required by the Agency through the fingerprint services provider.

(c) A license applicant must pay the fee for fingerprinting, authorized under ORS 696.270, directly to the fingerprint services provider.

(d) A license applicant must provide fingerprints according to the requirements and instructions of the fingerprint services provider.

(e) A license applicant must have submitted a license application to the Agency before providing fingerprints.

(4) As provided in ORS 181.540, all fingerprint cards, photographs, records, reports, and criminal offender information obtained or compiled by the Agency are confidential and exempt from public inspection. The commissioner will keep such information segregated from other information on the applicant or licensee and maintain such information in a secure place.

(5) If the Agency determines that additional information is necessary to conduct a background check, the Agency may request such information in writing, and the applicant must provide the requested information. If the applicant fails to provide the requested information, the Agency may determine that the license application is incomplete and terminate the application.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; REA 4-2003(Temp), f. 12-18-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04 thru 6-29-04; REA 3-2004, f. 4-28-04 cert. ef. 5-3-04; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; Renumbered from 863-015-0015, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0020

Examinations

(1) For purposes of this rule, “examination provider” means the vendor, under a contract with the Agency, which provides licensing examination services and collects the fee for such services directly from a license applicant.

(2) In addition to any other licensing eligibility requirements:

(a) A real estate broker license applicant must pass a real estate broker examination, consisting of a state portion and a national portion.

(b) A principal broker license applicant must pass a principal real estate broker examination.

(c) A principal broker license applicant who was licensed in Oregon as a salesperson prior to July 1, 2002 is not required to take the real estate broker examination, but must pass the principal broker examination.

(d) A real estate broker or principal broker who has not held an active license for two or more consecutive years must pass a reactivation examination.

(3) To be eligible to take an examination:

(a) A license applicant must have submitted a license application and fee to the Agency required under OAR 863-014-0010 or a license reactivation application and fee required under OAR 863-014-0065;

(b) A real estate broker license applicant must have successfully completed the required courses of study for a real estate broker license under OAR 863-022-0010 from an approved school(s);

(c) A principal broker license applicant, who has never held an Oregon real estate broker license and who has not completed the required courses of study for a real estate broker license, must have successfully completed the required courses of study for a real estate broker license under OAR 863-022-0010 from an approved school(s);

(d) A principal real estate broker license applicant must have successfully completed the brokerage administration and sales supervision course required under OAR 863-022-0025 from an approved school; and

(e) The school providing the course(s) under (b), (c) or (d) of this section, must have certified to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course(s) as provided in OAR 863-022-0060.

(4) To be admitted to an examination site:

(a) A license applicant must be eligible to take an examination under section (3) of this rule;

(b) The applicant must register with the examination provider in advance of the examination and comply with the provider’s requirements and instructions; and

(5) An applicant must pay a separate examination fee for each examination.

(6) If an applicant for a principal real estate broker license passes an examination but is not issued a license within one year from the date of the examination:

(a) The applicant is no longer qualified for the license on the basis of the examination; and

(b) The applicant must retake and pass the examination as required by this rule.

(7) If an applicant for a real estate broker license passes both the national and the state portions of an examination but is not issued a license within one year from the date of the examination:

(a) The applicant is no longer qualified for the license on the basis of the examination; and

(b) The applicant must retake and pass the examination as required by this rule.

(8) A real estate broker license applicant who passes only one portion of a license examination (state or national portion) must pass the remaining portion within one year from the examination date of the passed portion in order to qualify for a license on the basis of the examination.

(9) In lieu of the national portion of the examination required for a real estate broker license in this rule, the Board may accept an applicant’s passing results of the national portion of a broker examination taken in another state if:

(a) The examination was taken after November 1, 1973 and the license issued as a result of that examination has not been expired for more than one year; or

(b) The examination was taken within the 12 months before the license application date and

(c) The applicant provides the Agency with the applicant’s certified license history from the state where such examination was taken.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385 & 696.425

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020, 696.022 & 696.425

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 3-2004, f. 4-28-04, cert. ef. 5-3-04; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; REA 2-2005(Temp), f. 6-9-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05 thru 12-26-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; REA 2-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-21-07 thru 9-16-07; REA 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-07; Renumbered from 863-015-0020, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 2-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0030

License Issue, Term and Form

(1) The Agency will issue a real estate license to an applicant after determining that the applicant meets the license requirements contained in ORS 696.022 and 696.790, has paid all required fees, and meets:

(a) The requirements under OAR 863-014-0035 for real estate broker license applicant; or

(b) The requirements under OAR 863-014-0040 for a principal broker license applicant.

(2) A licensee may engage in professional real estate activities allowed for that license by ORS Chapter 696 and OAR chapter 863 from the date the license is issued until the license expires, becomes inactive, or is revoked, surrendered, or suspended.

(3) A licensee may hold only one of the following Oregon real estate licenses at any time:

(a) Real estate broker;

(b) Principal real estate broker; or

(4) The license expiration date is the last day of the month of a licensee’s birth month.

(5) The license term is not more than 24 months plus the number of days between the date the license is issued or renewed and the last day of the month of the licensee’s birth month.

(6) The license will include the following information:

(a) The licensee’s legal name;

(b) The license number, effective date, and expiration date;

(d) The licensee’s business address;

(e) The seal of the Real Estate Agency; and

(f) Any other information the Agency deems appropriate.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; REA 2-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-21-07 thru 9-16-07; REA 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-07; Renumbered from 863-015-0030, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0035

Real Estate Broker Licensing Requirements

(1) Effective July 1, 2011, to be eligible for a real estate broker’s license, an individual must complete the following steps in the order listed:

(a) Submit a license application and pay the fee to the Agency required by OAR 863-014-0010.

(b) Successfully complete the required courses of study for a real estate broker license required by OAR 863-022-0010.

(c) Ensure that the school providing the required course of study certifies to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course as required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(d) Pass the real estate broker licensing examination and pay the fee to the examination provider as required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(e) Provide fingerprints for a criminal background check and pay the fee to the fingerprint services provider as required by OAR 863-0014-0015.

(2) If the applicant’s qualifications for the required examination under (1) of this rule are based upon an active real estate license held in another state, the applicant must furnish a certificate of active license history from the other state.

(3) After the applicant meets the requirements under (1) and (2) of this rule, the Agency will complete a background check on the applicant, which includes a criminal background check under OAR 863-014-0015.

(4) A real estate broker must be associated with a principal broker. Effective July 1, 2011 until September 14, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met, the applicant must submit to the Agency:

(a) The name and address of the principal broker who will supervise the applicant’s professional real estate activity and name and address of the registered business name of the principal broker; and

(b) The written authorization of the principal broker to be associated with the principal broker and use the principal broker’s registered business name.

(5) Effective September 15, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met:

(a) The applicant must submit to the Agency the name and address of the principal broker who will supervise the applicant’s professional real estate activity and name and address of the registered business name of the principal broker; and

(b) The Agency will contact the principal broker for authorization for the applicant to be associated with the principal broker and to use the registered business name.

(6) Effective September 15, 2011, a currently licensed principal broker who wishes to be licensed as a real estate broker must submit a license application and pay the fee to the Agency required by OAR 863-014-0010.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; Renumbered from 863-015-0035, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0040

Principal Real Estate Broker Licensing Requirements

(1) Effective July 1, 2011, to be eligible for a principal real estate broker’s license, an individual must complete the following steps in the order listed:

(a) Submit a license application and pay the fee to the Agency required by OAR 863-014-0010. The license application includes proof satisfactory to the Agency that the applicant has three years of active real estate experience.

(b) If the applicant has never held an Oregon real estate broker license and has not completed the required courses of study for a real estate broker license, the applicant must complete such required courses under OAR 863-022-0010 from an approved school(s).

(c) Ensure that the school providing the courses of study for a real estate broker license under (b) of this section, certifies to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course as required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(d) Successfully complete the brokerage administration and sales supervision course required by OAR 863-022-0025.

(e) Ensure that the school providing the brokerage administration and sales supervision course certifies to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course as required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(f) Pass the principal broker licensing examination and pay the fee to the examination provider required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(g) If the applicant is not an active or inactive Oregon real estate licensee, provide fingerprints for a criminal background check and pay the fee to the fingerprint services provider as required by OAR 863-0014-0015.

(2) If the applicant is required to submit fingerprints under (1) of this rule, the Agency will complete a background check on the applicant, which includes a criminal background check, as required by OAR 863-014-0015.

(3) Effective July 1, 2011 to September 14, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met:

(a) The applicant must state that the applicant will be conducting professional real estate activity under the applicant’s licensed name or is registering a business name as provided in (5) of this rule; or

(b) The applicant must submit to the Agency the name, address and authorization of a principal broker with whom the applicant will be associated, and the authorization of the principal broker to use the principal broker’s registered business name.

(4) Effective September 15, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met:

(a) The applicant must state whether the applicant will be conducting professional real estate activity under the applicant’s licensed name or is registering a business name as provided in (5) of this rule; or

(b) After the applicant has submitted the following, the Agency will contact the principal broker for authorization for the applicant to be associated with the principal broker and to use the registered business name:

(A) The name and address of a principal broker with whom the applicant will be associated; and

(B) The address of the registered business name.

(5) If an applicant wishes to conduct professional real estate activity under a registered business name registered by the applicant, the applicant must first obtain the principal broker license and then register a business name under 863-014-0095.

(6) If the applicant’s qualifications for three years of active experience are based wholly or partially upon an active real estate license held in another state, the applicant must furnish with the application a certificate of active license history from the other state.

(7) Effective September 15, 2011, a currently licensed real estate broker who has held a principal broker license and who wishes to be licensed as a principal broker must apply for a principal broker license, pay the required fee and meet all the qualifications for a principal broker license under this rule.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; REA 2-2005(Temp), f. 6-9-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05 thru 12-26-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; Renumbered from 863-015-0040, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0050

License Renewal

(1) Effective July 1, 2011 a licensee may only submit a license renewal application and pay the fee using an online application process, which will be available through the Agency’s website.

(2) For purposes of this rule, “received by the Agency” means the date a licensee completed the online renewal process and paid the fee required under ORS 696.270.

(3) A real estate broker or principal broker license expires if a licensee fails to renew the license on or before the license expiration date. A real estate licensee may not engage in any professional real estate activity after a license expires. A real estate licensee may renew an expired license as provided in this rule.

(4) The Agency will renew an active real estate license to active status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-014-0030 when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An active renewal application that includes certification by the licensee that the licensee has met the continuing education renewal requirements under section OAR 863-020-0010.

(5) The Agency will renew an active real estate license to inactive status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-014-0030, when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An inactive renewal application.

(6) The Agency will renew an inactive active real estate license to inactive status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-014-0030, when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An inactive renewal application.

(7) The Agency will renew an inactive real estate license to active status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-014-0030, when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved active renewal application form that includes certification by the licensee that the licensee has met the real estate continuing education renewal requirements under OAR 863-020-0010 .

(8) The Agency will renew an expired real estate license to active status when the Agency receives, within one year of the date the license expired, the following:

(a) The renewal fee and a late fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved active renewal application form that includes certification by the licensee that the licensee met the real estate continuing education renewal requirements under OAR 863-020-0010.

(9) The Agency will renew an expired real estate license to inactive license status when the Agency receives, within one year of the date the license expired, the following:

(a) The renewal fee and a late fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved inactive renewal application form.

(10) When the Agency renews an expired license, the renewed license is effective the date the renewal requirements are met. The renewal is not retroactive to the date the license expired and an expired license retains the status of expired during the expiration period.

(11) A license renewed under this rule expires two years from the date of the original expiration date.

(12) A real estate license that has expired for more than one year is lapsed, as defined in ORS 696.010.

(13) A license may not be renewed if it is lapsed, surrendered, suspended, or revoked. Except as provided in 863-014-0075, the former licensee must reapply and meet all the licensing qualifications required of new license applicants.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 3-2004, f. 4-28-04 cert. ef. 5-3-04; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; REA 2-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-21-07 thru 9-16-07; REA 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-07; Renumbered from 863-015-0050, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0062

Mailing Address, Email Address, Address Change, Service of Notice

(1) Each active, inactive and expired real estate licensee must maintain on file with the Agency a current mailing address and email address and notify the Agency within 10 calendar days of a change to a mailing or email address.

(2) A forwarding address is effective as a “current mailing address” when the Agency receives notice of the forwarding address by the United States Postal Service.

(3) Agency notice by mail, whether registered, certified, or regular, to the real estate licensee’s current mailing address on file with the Agency constitutes service on the licensee.

(4) The Agency is not required by law to send notification or correspondence by regular mail to a licensee or license applicant regarding license or application status. The Agency may send notification or correspondence to a licensee or license applicant to the email address of the licensee or applicant on file with the Agency. Failure by a licensee or applicant to receive notification or correspondence provided via email does not relieve the licensee or applicant of the responsibility to maintain a current license or complete an application process.

(5) Effective September 15, 2011, the Agency’s primary and preferred method of notification and correspondence is to the licensee or license applicant’s email address.

(6) For purposes of this rule, “notification or correspondence” in (4) and (5) of this rule means:

(a) Notification, correspondence or confirmation to licensees about license renewal, change of license status to active or inactive, license transfers, registered business name, branch office registration, license reactivation, license expiration, and name and address changes.

(b) Notification, correspondence or confirmation to license applicants about license application status, receipt of documents or information from third parties on license qualifications, and license issuance.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; Renumbered from 863-015-0062, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0063

Real Estate License Transfers, Principal Brokers’ Responsibilities, Authority to Use Registered Business Name

(1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Authorized licensee” means a principal broker who has authority and is responsible for a registered business name;

(b) “License transfer form” means a completed and signed form that does one of the following:

(A) Transfers a real estate broker license to a receiving principal broker in order to become associated with the receiving principal broker, or

(B) Authorizes a real estate licensee to use a registered business name to conduct professional real estate activity.

(c) “Sending principal broker” means the authorized licensee or principal broker with whom an active real estate broker is associated before the license transfer;

(d) “Receiving principal broker” means the authorized licensee or principal broker with whom an active real estate broker will be associated after the license transfer.

(2) A license transfer form includes:

(a) The name, mailing address, email address and license number of the licensee who is transferring the license or documenting the authorized use of a registered business name;

(b) The current status of the license, whether active or inactive;

(c) If the real estate broker is associated with a sending principal broker, certification that the real estate broker provided written notice of the transfer to the sending principal broker, and that such notice was provided before the date the transfer form is submitted to the Agency, including:

(A) The date of personal service of such notice; or

(B) The date a certified letter was delivered by the post office to the sending principal broker’s address;

(d) If the form is used to authorize the use of a different registered business name, certification that the licensee provided written notice of such change to the authorized licensee for the current registered business name, and that such notice was provided before the date the license transfer form is submitted to the Agency, including:

(A) The date of personal service of such notice; or

(B) The date a certified letter was delivered to the authorized licensee’s address;

(e) If applicable, the receiving principal broker’s registered business name, street address, and registered business name identification number;

(f) If applicable, the street address, registered business name identification number, and the registered business name under which the real estate licensee will be authorized to conduct professional real estate activity; and

(g) The receiving broker’s or authorized licensee’s name, license number, telephone number, date, and signature.

(3) The Agency will transfer the license of an active real estate broker associated with a sending principal broker to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(4) The Agency will transfer the license of an active principal real estate broker to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(5) The Agency will transfer the license of an inactive real estate licensee, who has been inactive for a period of 30 days or less, to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(6) A principal real estate broker with whom a licensee is associated remains responsible for the licensee’s professional real estate activity until the Agency receives one of the following:

(a) An Agency-approved form submitted by the principal real estate broker terminating the relationship with the licensee under OAR 863-014-0065; or

(b) A license transfer form and fee.

(7) If a principal real estate broker with whom a real estate broker is associated voluntarily gives the license to the real estate broker named in the license, the principal real estate broker remains responsible for the licensee’s subsequent professional real estate activity until the Agency receives one of the following:

(a) An Agency-approved form submitted by the principal real estate broker terminating the relationship with the licensee under OAR 863-014-0065;

(b) An Agency-approved form submitted by the licensee terminating the relationship with the principal real estate broker under OAR 863-014-0065; or

(8) The Agency will document the registered business name under which a real estate licensee is authorized to conduct professional real estate activity when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-07; Renumbered from 863-015-0063, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0065

Inactive License, Change License Status to Active, Change License Category, License Reactivation

(1) A real estate licensee whose license is on inactive status may not engage in professional real estate activity.

(2) The commissioner may reprimand, suspend, revoke, or impose a civil penalty against an inactive licensee under ORS 696.301.

(3) The Agency will change an active real estate license to inactive license status when the Agency actually receives the following:

(a) The license;

(b) A request by the licensee submitted on an Agency-approved form to change the license status to inactive; or

(c) An Agency-approved form submitted by the licensee terminating the relationship with the principal real estate broker under this rule.

(4) The Agency will change the status of an active real estate broker who is associated with a principal real estate broker to inactive status when the Agency receives one of the following:

(a) The real estate broker license, submitted by the licensee;

(b) The real estate broker license, submitted by the principal real estate broker;

(c) An Agency-approved form, submitted by the principal real estate broker, terminating the principal real estate broker’s relationship with the real estate broker; or

(d) An Agency-approved form submitted by the real estate broker terminating the relationship with the principal real estate broker.

(5) An inactive real estate licensee may renew such license under OAR 863-014-0050.

(6) For a period of 30 days after a real estate broker license becomes inactive, the licensee may change such license status from inactive to active and transfer the license to a principal real estate broker under OAR 863-014-0063.

(7) Except as provided in section (8) of this rule, for a period of 30 days after the real estate license becomes inactive, the licensee may change such license category to an active principal real estate broker only if:

(a) The licensee is qualified for such license and

(b) The licensee submits to the Agency:

(A) An Agency-approved application form to change the license category and to change the license status to active,

(B) A license transfer form under OAR 863-014-0063, if applicable, and

(8) If the licensee under section (7) of this rule is changing license category to a principal real estate broker and has never been licensed as a principal real estate broker, the licensee must submit to the Agency:

(a) An Agency-approved broker license application form and

(b) The licensing fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(9) If a license has not been on active status for two or more consecutive years, the licensee must complete the following steps in the order listed to reactivate the license:

(a) Submit a reactivation application and pay the fee to the Agency required under ORS 696.270.

(b) Pass the real estate reactivation examination and pay the fee to the examination provider as required by OAR 863-014-0020.

(10) After the 30-day period specified in sections (6) and (7) of this rule, and subject to the examination requirements in section (9) of this rule, a licensee may change the license status from inactive to active only by submitting to the Agency:

(a) An application for license reactivation; and

(b) Payment of the reactivation fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(11) Subject to the examination requirements in section (9) of this rule, if an inactive licensee renews a license and maintains inactive status under section (5) of this rule, the licensee may, within 60 days of the date of renewal, change the license status to active by submitting to the Agency:

(a) An Agency-approved application for license reactivation that includes certification that the licensee met the real estate continuing education renewal requirements under OAR 863-020-0008 or 863-020-0010; and

(b) Payment of the active renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270, less the amount of the inactive renewal fee already paid by the licensee.

(12) The change of license status, transfer, change of license category or the reactivation of a license is effective when the Agency actually receives all required forms and fees.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 11-4-91; REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02, Renumbered from 863-010-0081; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; REA 3-2004, f. 4-28-04 cert. ef. 5-3-04; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; REA 2-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-21-07 thru 9-16-07; REA 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-07; Renumbered from 863-015-0065, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0066

Licensee Name Change

A licensee may apply for a name change by submitting to the Agency:

(1) A name change application and payment of the fee authorized under ORS 696.270; and

(2) Legal proof of the name change, which must be in the form of an official record such as a marriage certificate, divorce certificate, or a court order/decree.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0076

Signature Requirements

(1) Subject to ORS 84.001 to 84.061, the Agency may, but is not required to, accept any electronic or facsimile signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored regarding licensing documents including, but not limited to, background check applications, examination applications, license applications, license change forms, and license surrender forms.

(2) The Agency may require an individual to submit an original or electronic signature on any document or Agency-approved form.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; Renumbered from 863-015-0076, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-014-0095

Business Name Registration

(1) If a principal real estate broker wishes to conduct real estate business in a name other than the licensee’s legal name, the principal broker must first register the business name with the Agency. For the purposes of this rule, “business name” means an assumed name or the name of a business entity, such as a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity recognized by law. A licensee must maintain the registered business name in active status with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Corporation Division.

(2) To register a business name, the principal broker must submit to the Agency on an Agency-approved form the following:

(a) The business name in which the licensee wishes to conduct real estate business, which must be the exact name on file with the Oregon Secretary of State.

(b) Written authority to register the business name;

(c) A copy of the registration on file with the Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry showing the business name is active; and

(d) The fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(3) A licensee who wishes to use a registered business name must submit to the Agency the following:

(a) The registered business name the licensee wishes to use; and

(b) Authorization from the principal broker who is responsible for the registered business name on the records of the Agency to use the name.

(4) Business names registered with the Agency do not expire and need not be renewed by the licensee. Any change in the business name registered with the Agency will be treated as the registration of a new business name, and an application for the change in business name must be submitted to the Agency together with the fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(5) If a principal broker wishes to transfer the right to use and the responsibility for a business name that is registered with the Agency, the principal broker acquiring the right to use the name must file a change of business name registration with the Agency together with the fee authorized by ORS 696.270. A licensee must notify the Agency in writing if the licensee terminates its use of a business name.

(6) A business name registration becomes void when the Agency receives notice of termination of the use of a business name. A business name registration becomes void when no licensees are affiliated with the registered business name. A business name registration may be reactivated within one year from the voiding of a registration, unless a new user has registered the business name, without paying the fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(7) Except as provided in OAR 863-014-0085 and this section, no real estate broker or principal broker may engage in professional real estate activities under more than one registered business name. A principal broker may engage in professional real estate activities under more than one registered business name if the business entity is an affiliated or subsidiary organization as described in OAR 863-014-0061.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.026 & 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.026

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; Renumbered from 863-015-0095, REA 5-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-022-0010

Course Requirements for Real Estate Broker License Applicants

(1) The real estate broker license applicant course of study required by OAR 863-014-0035 must include 150 clock-hours in the seven courses listed in section (2) of this rule.

(a) Courses offered by private career schools must be approved by the Agency under OAR 863-022-0030.

(b) Courses offered by community colleges, colleges, and universities must be approved by the Agency under OAR 863-022-0035.

(c) To be eligible for credit, all courses must be presented for the designated number of hours and according to the percentages allocated for each topic.

(2) The courses required for real estate broker license applicants are:

(a) Real Estate Law (30 hours).

(b) Oregon Real Estate Practice (30 hours).

(d) Contracts (15 hours).

(e) Agency Law (15 hours).

(f) Property Management (10 hours).

(g) Real Estate Brokerage (20 hours).

(3) The seven required courses must include the following number of hours and percentages allocated for the topics within each course:

(a) Real Estate Law Course (30 hours). This course covers general real estate law with an emphasis on Oregon real property law and includes the following topics:

(A) (20% or 6 hours) Basic real property law, types of estates and forms of ownership, such as fee simple absolute, severalty, various concurrent estates, trust, by business organizations; the nature of real property versus the nature of personal property; fixtures, emblements, water rights (riparian rights, natural drainage rights, state ownership of navigable riverbed), estoppel, condemnation, and severance.

(B) (10% or 3 hours) Ways to legally describe real property, including the proper and complete writing of legal descriptions for real estate transaction documents commonly used in Oregon.

(C) (10% or 3 hours) Transfer of title, including voluntary and involuntary transfers and proper deed conveyance (types and their requirements, statutory deed forms, recording requirements, acknowledgment).

(D) (15% or 4.5 hours) Encumbrances, including easements, such as easement appurtenant, easements in gross, easement by necessity, easements by prescription, as well as how easements are created and terminated; voluntary and involuntary encumbrances, especially statutory liens, such as mechanic’s liens, tax liens, judgment liens, and federal income tax liens.

(E) (10% or 3 hours) Title insurance and escrow recording, including types of coverage and exclusions in title insurance policies; escrow procedures; requirements for recording documents.

(F) (10% or 3 hours) Taxes and assessments, especially the levy and collection process; foreclosure and redemption rights, exemptions, special assessments, and the Bancroft Bonding Act.

(G) (25% or 7.5 hours) Land use control, including private controls such as covenants, conditions and restrictions; public controls such as planning, zoning, city and county subdivision platting, building regulations, implied warranties on new homes, consumer protection in land sales through recording land sales contracts, public reporting under Oregon Subdivision Control Law; and condominiums, including their creation and statutory obligations of condominium developers.

(b) Oregon Real Estate Practice Course (30 hours). This course covers the requirements for Oregon real estate licensees contained in the Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 696 and the Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 863 and includes the following topics:

(A) (5% or 1.5 hours) The basic business relationships between principal brokers and associated brokers including, for example, the agency relationship and the principal broker’s supervisory responsibilities, duties, and liabilities to third parties.

(B) (25% or 7.5 hours) The Oregon real estate license requirements and the limitations on licensing as set forth in the Oregon Real Estate License Law; also the rules and regulations, especially their applications to real estate transactional documents, advertising, competitive market analyses, property management, and licensees.

(C) (20% or 6 hours) Listing agreements, specifically the Oregon administrative rules concerning marketing and advertising listed properties.

(D) (20% or 6 hours) Sale agreements, such as offers to purchase and seller’s counter offers, earnest money agreements, options to buy real property, the statutes and rules affecting sale agreements.

(E) (15% or 4.5 hours) The Civil Rights Act and real estate-related provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and their administration and enforcement.

(F) (15% or 4.5 hours) The basic roles of the real estate broker, including additional requirements, liabilities, and needs for advanced training in related activities, such as competitive market analyses, property management (including renting and leasing), exchanging, securities, business opportunities (i.e., business chance brokering.); auctions, farms, vacation homes, and campgrounds.

(c) Real Estate Finance Course (30 hours). This course covers real estate finance and appraisal methods, including the methods for performing mathematical computations commonly required of real estate licensees, and includes the following topics:

(A) (10% or 3 hours) Lending laws, including federal laws and regulations such as Regulation Z, the Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

(B) (10% or 3 hours) The money market and sources of financing; private versus government sources, the primary and secondary mortgage market, the federal money market, and federal monetary controls.

(D) (10% or 3 hours) Foreclosure; terms, methods, procedures and remedies.

(E) (10% or 3 hours) Governmental loan programs; FHA, federal VA, Oregon DVA.

(F) (10% or 3 hours) Non-governmental loan programs, such as conventional loans, construction loans, and mobile home loans.

(G) (10% or 3 hours) Competitive market analyses; principles, terminology, processes, and approaches commonly used.

(H) (15% or 4.5 hours) Mathematical calculations used in financing real estate transactions.

(I) (10% or 3 hours) Other methods of financing, including wraparound mortgages, second mortgages, sale-leasebacks, collateral assignments, and use of personal property.

(J) (5% or 1.5 hours) Taxation and its impact in financing arrangements.

(d) Contracts Course (15 hours). This course covers the basic requirements for common real estate contracts, including listings, offers to purchase, leases, and land sales contracts. The course highlights Oregon-specific contract requirements and includes the following topics:

(A) (40% or 6 hours) Basic contract law, including the elements necessary to form a contract, breaches, and interference with an existing contract.

(B) (40% or 6 hours) Real estate contracts, especially required provisions and suggested language for listing agreements, earnest money/sale agreements, options land sales contracts, leases, and escrow agreements.

(C) (20% or 3 hours) Special requirements and limitations on contracts for the sale of subdivided lands, condominiums, and planned developments under Oregon law.

(e) Agency Law Course (15 hours). This course covers agency law, both its common law aspects and Oregon’s statutory requirements for real estate licensees and includes the following topics:

(A) (40% or 6 hours) The common law of agency, including an in-depth study of the fiduciary requirements and its application to real estate brokerage.

(B) (60% or 9 hours) ORS 696.800 to 696.880 generally, with an emphasis on the obligations and duties of an agent to clients and others, as set out in ORS 696.805 to 696.815.

(f) Property Management Course (10 hours). This course covers basic property management law and includes the following topics:

(A) (35% or 3.5 hours) Oregon real estate license statutes and administrative rules as applied to property management activity.

(B) (10% or 1 hour) Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, including tenants’ and landlords’ rights and obligations; evictions, forcible entry, and detainer procedures.

(C) (10% or 1 hour) Economics of property management, including analysis of markets, properties, and evaluating the owner’s objectives.

(D) (5% or .5 hours) Leases, including leaseholds, types of leases, and common lease clauses.

(E) (10% or 1 hour) Agency relationship between property owner and property manager.

(F) (5% or .5 hours) Tenant relations, including maintenance.

(G) (20% or 2 hours) Property management recordkeeping, including operating reports, budgets, income tax records, types of insurance, trust accounts, and trust account reconciliation.

(H) (5% or .5 hours) Anti-discrimination statutes, federal and state, that apply to tenant selection and advertising; Fair Credit Reporting Act and its application to tenant selection.

(g) Real Estate Brokerage Course (20 hours). This covers basic real estate brokerage, including the legal requirements for record-keeping and clients’ trust account reconciliation and includes the following topics:

(A) (10% or 2 hours) Advertising, including supervising content, format, and layout; public relations, image development, the Internet, and relations between competitors; office policy on private transactions of licensees; effect of disciplinary action on licensees.

(B) (20% or 4 hours) Financial records, such as general checking account and its use for paying commissions; receipt of competitive market analysis fees; legal requirements for the clients’ trust account, including documentation required, reconciliation, use of interest-bearing accounts, commingling of funds, the trust account’s use in cooperative transactions, earnest money, advance fees, and rental fees.

(C) (10% or 2 hours) Office facilities and the regulatory requirement for real estate offices, including site selection, space and office layout, furniture and equipment; broker license requirements; regulations affecting the office, such as signs; requirements for branch offices, limitations on licenses, effect of actions on licenses, and reporting of adverse litigation.

(D) (15% or 3 hours) The legal requirements for neutral escrows and co-op transactions; the mathematics of a real estate closing, such as tax pro-rations, computing commission splits, and making closing estimates; closing procedures, such as title insurance, recording, and acknowledging documents.

(E) (10% or 2 hours) Financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and payroll records.

(F) (15% or 3 hours) Non-financial records, such as listing files, transaction records, cooperative transaction records, advertising folders, showing reports, competitive market analysis records and reports; legal requirements, such as management review of broker transactions.

(G) (10% or 2 hours) Office manuals that specify office policy and procedures; use of the manual in training and to set out grievance procedures.

(H) (10% or 2 hours) Office activity other than real estate sales; property management, competitive market analyses, investment counseling, construction and development, including supervisory requirements, as well as the nature of the activities in relation to real estate law and rules.

(4) Except for Real Estate Finance courses, as provided in section (7) of this rule,, an applicant must complete the required courses through Agency-approved private career schools or in-state community colleges, colleges, or universities, as those terms are defined in OAR 863-022-0005.

(5) To receive credit for courses provided by private career schools, the following provisions apply:

(a) License applicants must complete the course of study and receive a passing score of at least 75% on a final examination for each course.

(b) Except for Real Estate Finance, only courses completed on or after July 1, 2002 are eligible for credit.

(6) To receive credit for courses provided by in-state community colleges, colleges, and universities, the following provisions apply:

(a) License applicants must complete the course of study, including a final examination for each course and achieve a minimum grade of “C.”

(b) Except for Real Estate Finance, only courses completed on or after July 1, 2002 are eligible for credit.

(7) To receive credit for Real Estate Finance courses taken through out-of-state community colleges, colleges, and universities:

(a) The courses must have been completed on or after July 1, 1973,

(b) The applicant must have achieved a minimum grade of “C;” and

(8) The real estate broker license applicant course of study is not eligible for continuing education credit under OAR 863-020-0008 or 863-020-0010.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.174, 696.182, & 696.184

Hist.: REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-022-0015

Course Requirements for Property Manager License Applicants

(1) The course required by OAR 863-024-0045 for real estate property manager license applicants consists of a 60-hour Agency-approved real estate property manager course. The property manager course covers the specialized area of the management of rental real estate, including Oregon’s legal requirements.

(2) To be eligible for credit, the 60-hour course must include 60 clock-hours allocated among topics in the number of hours and percentages as follows:

(a) (30% or 18 hours) Oregon real estate license statutes and administrative rules applicable to the management of rental real estate.

(b) (15% or 9 hours) Clients’ trust accounts and account reconciliation.

(c) (10% or 6 hours) Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, including tenants’ and landlords’ rights and obligations; evictions, forcible entry and detainer procedures.

(d) (5% or 3 hours) Economics of property management, including analysis of markets, properties, and evaluating the owner’s objectives.

(e) (5% or 3 hours) Leases, including leaseholds, types of leases and common lease clauses.

(f) (5% or 3 hours) Agency relationship between property owner and property manager and tenant relations, including maintenance.

(g) (15% or 9 hours) Management recordkeeping, including operating reports, budgets, income tax records, insurance types.

(h) (5% or 3 hours) Federal and state anti-discrimination laws and their applicability to tenant selection and advertising; the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its applicability to tenant selection.

(i) (10% or 6 hours) General real estate law applicable to property management activity, including types of estates and forms of ownership; transfer of title; taxes and assessments, including the levy and collection process, foreclosure and redemption rights, exemptions, and special assessments; land use controls, including private controls such as covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and public controls such as planning and zoning.

(3) The course must be completed through either Agency-approved private career schools or in-state community colleges, colleges, and universities, as those terms are defined in OAR 863-022-0005.

(4) To receive credit for a course provided by a private career school, applicants must complete the course, including a final examination, and receive a passing score of at least 75% on a final exam.

(5) To receive credit for a course provided by an in-state community college, college, or university, applicants must complete the course, including a final examination and achieve a minimum grade of “C.”

(6) Only courses completed on or after July 1, 2002 are eligible for credit.

(7) The property manager license applicant course is not eligible for continuing education credit under OAR 863-020-0008 or 863-020-0010.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.174, 696.182, & 696.184

Hist.: REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-022-0025

Education Course Requirements for Principal Broker License Applicants

(1) The course required by OAR 863-014-0040 for principal real estate broker license applicants is a 40-hour Agency-approved brokerage administration and sales supervision course.

(2) The brokerage administration and sales supervision course covers legal requirements unique to principal brokers and reviews the material introduced in the 150-hour real estate broker applicant course of study described in OAR 863-022-0010.

(3) To be eligible for credit, the 40-hour course must include 40 clock-hours, allocated among topics in the number of hours and percentages as follows:

(a) (10% or 4 hours) Introduction to management theory, characteristics of successful management, the functions of management, organizational formats such as corporate, partnerships, and proprietorship, various problems associated with management, and types of licenses and their legal requirements.

(b) (10% or 4 hours) Planning, including management objectives, planning under the employer-employee relationship versus independent contractor relationship, individual and office planning, budget planning, market research, growth, and anticipation of expansion, and bottom line planning.

(c) (15% or 6 hours) Selecting, training, and supervising real estate personnel, including job descriptions, recruiting, interviewing, and characteristics of a successful real estate broker; training in Oregon real estate law, real estate documents; supervising transactions, performance evaluations, commission arrangements; major theories of human motivation, for example, those of Maslow, Herzberg, and McClelland; selecting, training, and evaluating office support personnel.

(d) (5% or 2 hours) Leadership, authority, discipline; office regulations, relationships between office personnel; office policy on private transactions of licensees; effect of disciplinary action on licensees.

(e) (5% or 2 hours) Communication methods; formal versus informal; verbal versus non-verbal; reading, writing, listening, speaking; office sales meetings.

(f) (5% or 2 hours) Advertising, including supervising content, format, and layout; public relations, image development, and relations between competitors.

(g) (5% or 2 hours) Office facilities, including legal requirements for real estate offices, such as site selection, space and office layout, furniture and equipment, signs; broker license requirements; legal requirements concerning branch offices; limitations on licenses, effect of actions on licenses, and reporting of adverse litigation.

(h) (20% or 8 hours) Financial records, such as general checking account and its use for paying commissions, receipt of competitive market analysis fees; the clients’ trust account, legal requirements concerning its use, including required documentation, use of interest-bearing accounts, commingling of funds, the trust account’s use in cooperative transactions, earnest money, advance fees, and rental fees.

(i) (5% or 2 hours) Financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and payroll records.

(j) (5% or 2 hours) Non-financial records, such as listing files, transaction records, cooperative transaction records, advertising folders, showing reports, competitive market analysis records and reports; legal requirements, such as broker review of salesperson transactions.

(k) (5% or 2 hours) Office manuals that specify office policy and procedures, use of the manual in training and to set out grievance procedures.

(l) (5% or 2 hours) Office activity other than real estate sales; competitive market analyses, investment counseling, construction, and development, including supervisory requirements, and the nature of the activities relative to real estate legal requirements.

(m) (5% or 2 hours) Property management: legal requirements for accounting and record keeping, Oregon Landlord Tenant Law.

(4) License applicants must complete the course, including a final examination, and receive a passing score of at least 75% on a final exam.

(5) An Agency-approved brokerage administration and sales supervision course is eligible for continuing education credit for licensees renewing under OAR 863-020-0008 or 863-020-0010 as follows:

(a) If the licensee completed the course on or before December 31, 2010; or

(b) If the licensee completed the course on or after January 1, 2011 and the course provider was a certified continuing education course provider.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.174, 696.182, & 696.184

Hist.: REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0003

Definitions

As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply to this division:

(1) “Agency” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(2) “Agency-approved form” means an electronic or paper form approved by the Real Estate Agency.

(3) “Board” means the Real Estate Board established pursuant to ORS 696.405.

(4) “Branch office” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(5) “Commissioner” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(6) “Legal name” means the first name, middle name and last or surname, without the use of initials or nicknames and is the name given at birth or subsequently acquired through marriage, court order or adoption.

(7) “Licensed Name” means the name of a real estate licensee as it appears on the current, valid real estate license issued to the licensee pursuant to ORS 696.020.

(8) “Management of rental real estate” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(9) “Principal broker” means “principal real estate broker,” as defined in ORS 696.010.

(10) “Property manager” means “real estate property manager,” as defined in ORS 696.010.

(11) “Real estate activity,” “professional real estate activity,” and “real estate business” mean “professional real estate activity” as defined in ORS 696.010, which includes managing rental real estate.

(12) “Real estate broker” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(13) “Real estate licensee” and “licensee” mean a “real estate licensee” as defined in ORS 696.010.

(14) “Registered business name” is defined in ORS 696.010.

(15) “Signed” or “Signature” means original or electronic signature as provided by OAR-024-0076.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stat. Implemented: ORS 696.010 & 696.020

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0010

License Application Form and Content

(1) Effective July 1, 2011, before the Agency will accept any documents or information relating to an applicant’s qualifications, an property manager license applicant must submit an application and fee required under this rule.

(2) Effective September 15, 2011, before the Agency will accept any documents or information relating to an applicant’s qualifications, an property manager license applicant must submit an application and pay the fee required under this rule using an online application process that is available through the Agency’s website.

(3) The license application includes:

(a) The applicant’s legal name as defined in OAR 863-024-0003, mailing address, email address and phone number;

(b) The applicant’s date and place of birth;

(d) Certification by the applicant that the applicant has a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate or the international equivalent.

(e) Certification by the applicant that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

(f) Whether the applicant:

(A) Has ever been convicted of or is under arrest, investigation, or indictment for a felony or misdemeanor;

(B) Has ever been refused a real estate license or any other occupational or professional license in any other state or country;

(D) Has ever been fined or reprimanded as such a licensee; and

(g) Any other information the commissioner considers necessary to evaluate the applicant’s trustworthiness and competency to engage in the management of rental real estate in a manner that protects the public interest.

(h) Certification by the applicant that all information provided by the applicant is true and correct.

(4) Every license application must be accompanied by the license fee authorized by ORS 696.270. At all periods of the year, the fee for all licenses issued is as authorized by 696.270. That is, the Agency does not pro-rate license fees.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0015

Background Check and Fingerprint Requirements

(1) An applicant for a property manager license must submit to a background check, except an applicant who is currently licensed as a real estate broker or principal real estate broker or who is eligible for renewal of such licenses.

(2) The background check includes a criminal background check as provided in OAR chapter 863, division 005, which requires the applicant to provide fingerprints.

(3) Effective July 1, 2011, the Agency and a vendor for fingerprinting services (“fingerprint service provider”) have contractually agreed that:

(a) The fingerprint service provider will provide fingerprint services to license applicants and submit the fingerprints to the Oregon State Police for Oregon and nationwide criminal history checks.

(b) A license applicant may only submit fingerprints required by the Agency through the fingerprint services provider.

(c) A license applicant must pay the fee for fingerprinting, authorized under ORS 696.270, directly to the fingerprint services provider.

(d) A license applicant must provide fingerprints according to the requirements and instructions of the fingerprint services provider.

(e) A license applicant must have submitted a license application to the Agency before providing fingerprints.

(5) If the Agency determines that additional information is necessary in order to conduct a background check, the Agency may request such information in writing, and the applicant must provide the requested information. If the applicant fails to provide the requested information, the Agency may determine that the license application is incomplete and terminate the application.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

863-024-0020

Examinations

(2) In addition to any other licensing eligibility requirements:

(a) A property manager license applicant must pass a property manager examination.

(b) A property manager who has not held an active license for two or more consecutive years must pass a reactivation examination.

(3) To be eligible to take an examination:

(a) A license applicant must have submitted a license application and fee to the Agency required under OAR 863-024-0010 or a license reactivation application and fee required under OAR 863-024-0065;

(b) A license applicant must have successfully completed the required course of study for a property manager license under OAR 863-022-0015 from an approved school; and

(c) The school providing the course under (b) of this section must have certified to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course as provided in OAR 863-022-0060;

(4) To be admitted to an examination site:

(a) A license applicant must be eligible to take an examination under section (3) of this rule;

(b) The applicant must register with the examination provider in advance of the examination and comply with the provider’s requirements and instructions; and

(5) An applicant must pay a separate examination fee for each examination.

(6) If an applicant for a property manager license examination passes the examination but is not issued a license within one year from the date of the examination:

(a) The applicant is no longer qualified for the license on the basis of the examination; and

(b) The applicant must retake and pass the examination as required by this rule.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020, 696.022 & 696.425

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0030

License Issue, Term, Form

(1) The Agency will issue a property manager license to an applicant after determining that the applicant meets the license requirements contained in ORS 696.022 and 696.790, has paid all required fees and meets the requirements under OAR 863-024-0045.

(2) A licensee may engage in property management from the date the license is issued until the license expires, becomes inactive, or is revoked, surrendered, or suspended.

(3) A licensee may hold only one of the following Oregon real estate licenses at any time:

(a) Real estate broker,

(b) Principal real estate broker, or

(4) The license expiration date is the last day of the month of a licensee’s birth month.

(5) The license term is not more than 24 months plus the number of days between the date the license is issued or renewed and the last day of the month of the licensee’s birth month.

(6) The license will include the following information:

(a) The licensee’s legal name,

(b) The license number, effective date, and expiration date,

(d) The licensee’s business address,

(e) The seal of the Real Estate Agency, and

(f) Any other information the Agency deems appropriate.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020, 696.022 & 696.270

863-024-0045

Property Manager Licensing Requirements

(1) Effective July 1, 2011, to be eligible for a property manager license, an individual must complete the following steps in the order listed:

(a) Submit a license application and pay the fee to the Agency required by OAR 863-024-0010.

(b) Successfully complete the required courses of study for a property manager license required by OAR 863-022-0015.

(c) Ensure that the school providing the required course of study certifies to the examination provider that the applicant completed the course as required by OAR 863-024-0020.

(d) Pass the property manager licensing examination and pay the fee to the examination provider as required by OAR 863-012-0020.

(e) Provide fingerprints for a criminal background check and pay the fee to the fingerprint services provider as required by OAR 863-0014-0015.

(2) After the applicant meets the requirements under (1) of this rule, the Agency will complete a background check on the applicant, which includes a criminal background check under OAR 863-024-0015.

(3) Effective July 1, 2011 to September 14, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met:

(b) The applicant must submit to the Agency the name and address and authorization of a property manager or principal broker with whom the applicant will be associated and the authorization of the property manager or principal broker to use the registered business name.

(4) Effective September 15, 2011, after the requirements in (1) and (2) of this rule are met:

(b) After the applicant has submitted the following, the Agency will contact the property manager or principal broker for authorization for the applicant to be associated with the property manager or principal broker and to use the registered business name:

(A) The name and address of a property manager or principal broker with whom the applicant will be associated; and

(B) The address of the registered business name.

(5) If an applicant wishes to conduct professional real estate activity under a registered business name registered by the applicant, the applicant must first obtain a property manager license and then register a business name under 863-024-0095.

(6) A real estate property manager may only engage in the management of rental real estate. The licensee may not offer to, negotiate, attempt to, or engage in the sale, purchase, lease-option, appraisal, or exchange of real estate for another individual for compensation. The licensee may not charge, pay, receive, or accept a referral fee, finder’s fee, or compensation from or share in a commission paid to a real estate broker for any activity involving the sale, purchase, lease-option, appraisal, or exchange of real estate. However, the licensee may charge, pay, receive, or accept a referral fee or finder’s fee from or to a real estate broker or another real estate property manager for finding or referring an owner, renter, or lessee in real estate property management activity.

(7) A real estate property manager is responsible for all property management activity conducted under the property manager’s license and for the actions of the property manager’s nonlicensed property management employees. A licensed property manager may not authorize an unlicensed individual to supervise that property manager’s licensed activity in the manager’s absence. Except as provided for in OAR 863-024-0085, a property manager may not authorize another real estate licensee to supervise that property manager’s licensed activity in the property manager’s absence.

(8) A real estate property manager may be associated with a principal real estate broker to engage in property management activity on behalf of the principal real estate broker and under the supervision of that principal real estate broker. However, a property manager may not act in the broker’s absence under OAR 863-024-0085.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 1-2002, f. 5-31-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; REA 1-2003(Temp), f. 2-27-03, cert. ef. 2-28-03 thru 8-27-03; REA 3-2003, f. 7-28-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; REA 1-2005, f. 5-5-05, cert. ef. 5-6-05; REA 2-2005(Temp), f. 6-9-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05 thru 12-26-05; Administrative correction 1-20-06; Renumbered from 863-015-0045, REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0050

License Renewal

(1) Effective July 1, 2011 a licensee may only submit a license renewal application and pay the fee using an online application process, which will be available through the Agency’s website.

(2) For purposes of this rule, “received by the Agency” means the date a license renewal is received by the Agency or the postmarked date.

(3) A property manager license expires if a licensee fails to renew the license on or before the license expiration date. A licensee may not engage in any professional real estate activity after a license expires. A property manager may renew an expired license as provided in this rule.

(4) The Agency will renew an active property manager license to active status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-024-0030 when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved active renewal application form requesting active license status that includes certification by the licensee that the licensee has met the real estate continuing education renewal requirements under section OAR 863-020-0010.

(5) The Agency will renew an active property manager license to inactive status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-024-0030, when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved inactive renewal application form.

(6) The Agency will renew an inactive property manager license to inactive status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-024-0030 when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved inactive renewal application form.

(7) The Agency will renew an inactive property manager license to active status for the term prescribed in OAR 863-024-0030, when the Agency has received the following:

(a) The renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(8) The Agency will renew an expired property manager license to active statuswhen the Agency receives, within one year of the date the license expired, the following:

(a) The renewal fee and a late fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(9) The Agency will renew an expired property manager license to inactive status when the Agency receives, within one year of the date the license expired, the following:

(a) The renewal fee and a late fee authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) An Agency-approved inactive renewal application form.

(10) When the Agency renews an expired license, the renewed license is effective the date the renewal requirements are met. The renewal is not retroactive to the date the license expired, and the expired license retains the status of expired during the expiration period.

(11) A license renewed under this rule expires two years from the date of the original expiration date.

(12) A real estate license that has expired for more than one year is lapsed, as defined in ORS 696.010.

(13) A license may not be renewed if it is lapsed, surrendered, suspended, or revoked. Except as provided in OAR 863-024-0075, the former licensee must reapply and meet all the licensing qualifications required of new license applicants.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020, 696.022 & 696.270

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-022-0060

Responsibilities of Providers of Real Estate Broker, Principal Broker and Property Manager License Application Courses

(1) This rule is effective July 1, 2011.

(2) For purposes of this rule, a “course provider” is:

(a) A private career school, in-state community college, college, and university that provides the 150-hour real estate broker license applicant course of study under OAR 863-022-0010, the 60-hour property manager license applicant course under OAR 863-022-0015; or the 40-hour brokerage administration and sales supervision course under OAR 863-022-0025; and

(b) A continuing education provider who provides the 40-hour brokerage administration and sales supervision course under OAR 863-022-0025.

(3) For purposes of this rule, “examination provider” means the vendor, under a contract with the Agency, which provides licensing examination services and collects the fee for such services directly from a license applicant.

(4) A course provider must certify to the examination provider that an applicant for a real estate license has successfully completed the course or courses according to the requirements and instructions of the examination provider.

(5) Before certifying completion of a course as provided in (4) of this rule, a course provider must obtain proof from a license applicant that the applicant has submitted a license application to the Agency.

(6) A course provider must inform each student taking a course that:

(a) The course provider will certify to the examination provider that an applicant for a real estate license has successfully completed the course or courses; and

(b) Before a course provider may certify successful course completion, a student must provide proof to the provider that the student has made application to the Agency for a real estate broker, principal broker or property manager license.

(7) In addition to the requirements under this rule, a course provider must provide a certificate of completion to each student.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0062

Mailing Address, Email Address, Address Change, Service of Notice

(1) Each active, inactive and expired property manager licensee must maintain on file with the Agency a current mailing address and email and notify the Agency within 10 calendar days of a change of mailing or email address.

(2) A forwarding address is effective as a “current mailing address” when the Agency receives notice of the forwarding address by the United States Postal Service.

(3) Agency notice by mail, whether registered, certified, or regular, to the real estate licensee’s current mailing address on file with the Agency constitutes service on the licensee.

(5) Effective September 15, 2011, the Agency’s primary and preferred method of notification and correspondence is to the licensee or license applicant’s email address.

(6) For purposes of this rule, “notification or correspondence” in (4) and (5) of this rule means:

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0063

Property Manager License Transfers, Principal Brokers’ Responsibilities, Authority to Use Registered Business Name

(1) As used in this rule:

(a) “Authorized licensee” means a property manager or principal broker who has authority over the use of a registered business name;

(b) “License transfer form” means a completed and signed Agency-approved form that does one of the following:

(A) Transfers a property manager license to a receiving principal broker in order to become associated with the receiving principal broker, or

(B) Authorizes a property manager to use a registered business name to conduct management of rental real estate.

(c) “Sending principal broker” means the principal real estate broker with whom an active property manager license is associated before the license transfer;

(d) “Receiving principal broker” means the principal real estate broker with whom an active property manager license will be associated after the license transfer.

(2) The property manager licensee must provide the following information on a license transfer form:

(a) The name, mailing address, email address and license number of the property manager licensee who is transferring the license or documenting the authorized use of a registered business name;

(b) The current status of the license, whether active or inactive;

(c) If the property manager is associated with a sending principal broker, certification that the property manager provided written notice of the transfer to the sending principal broker, and that such notice was provided before the date the transfer form is submitted to the Agency, including:

(A) The date of personal service of such notice; or

(B) The date a certified letter was delivered by the post office to the sending principal broker’s address;

(d) If the form is used to authorize the use of a different registered business name, certification that the property manager licensee provided written notice of such change to the authorized licensee for the current registered business name, and that such notice was provided before the date the license transfer form is submitted to the Agency, including:

(A) The date of personal service of such notice; or

(B) The date a certified letter was delivered to the authorized licensee’s address;

(e) If applicable, the receiving principal broker’s registered business name, street address, and registered business name identification number;

(f) If applicable, the street address, registered business name identification number, and the registered business name under which the property manager licensee will be authorized to conduct management of rental real estate; and

(g) The receiving broker’s or authorized licensee’s name, license number, telephone number, date, and signature.

(3) The Agency will transfer the license of an active property manager associated with a sending principal broker to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(4) The Agency will transfer the license of a property manager to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(5) The Agency will transfer the license of an inactive property manager licensee, who has been inactive for a period of 30 days or less, to a receiving principal broker when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(6) A principal real estate broker with whom a property manager licensee is associated remains responsible for the licensee’s management of rental real estate until the Agency receives one of the following:

(a) An Agency-approved form submitted by the principal real estate broker terminating the relationship with the licensee under OAR 863-024-0065; or

(b) A license transfer form and fee.

(7) If a principal real estate broker with whom a property manager is associated voluntarily gives the license to the property manager named in the license, the principal real estate broker remains responsible for the licensee’s subsequent management of rental real estate until the Agency receives one of the following:

(a) An Agency-approved form submitted by the principal real estate broker terminating the relationship with the licensee under OAR 863-024-0065;

(b) An Agency-approved form submitted by the licensee terminating the relationship with the principal real estate broker under OAR 863-024-0065; or

(8) The Agency will document the registered business name under which a property manager licensee is authorized to conduct management of rental real estate when the Agency receives a license transfer form and the transfer fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0065

Inactive License, Change License Status to Active, License Reactivation

(1) A property manager licensee whose license is on inactive status may not engage in management of rental real estate.

(2) The commissioner may reprimand, suspend, revoke, or impose a civil penalty against an inactive licensee under ORS 696.301.

(3) The Agency will change an active property manager license to inactive license status when the Agency actually receives a request by the licensee submitted on an Agency-approved form to change the license status to inactive.

(4) An inactive property manager licensee may renew such license under OAR 863-024-0050.

(5) For a period of 30 days after a property manager license becomes inactive, a property manager may change such license status from inactive to active under OAR 863-024-0063.

(6) If a property manager license has not been on active status for two or more consecutive years, the licensee must complete the following steps in the order listed to reactivate the license:

(a) Submit an application for licensing reactivation examination and pay the fee to the Agency authorized by ORS 696.270; and

(b) Pass the property manager reactivation examination and pay the fee to the examination provider as required by OAR 863-024-0020.

(7) After the 30-day period in section (5) of this rule, and subject to the examination requirements in section (6) of this rule, a property manager may change the license status from inactive to active only by submitting to the Agency:

(a) An application for license reactivation; and

(b) Payment of the reactivation fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(8) Subject to the examination requirements in section (6) of this rule, if an inactive licensee renews a license and maintains inactive status, the licensee may, within 60 days of the date of renewal, change the license status to active by submitting to the Agency:

(a) An Agency-approved application for license reactivation that includes certification that the licensee met the real estate continuing education renewal requirements under OAR 863-020-0010; and

(b) Payment of the active renewal fee authorized by ORS 696.270, less the amount of the inactive renewal fee already paid by the licensee.

(9) The change of license status, transfer of license, or the reactivation of a license is effective when the Agency actually receives all required forms and fees.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

863-024-0066

Licensee Name Change

A licensee may apply for a name change by submitting to the Agency:

(1) A name change application and payment of the fee authorized under ORS 696.270; and

(2) Legal proof of the name change, which must be in the form of an official record such as a marriage certificate, divorce certificate, or a court order/decree.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0076

Signature Requirements

(2) The Agency may require an individual to submit an original or electronic signature on any document or Agency-approved form.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.020 & 696.022

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

863-024-0095

Business Name Registration

(1) Before conducting business in a name other than the licensee’s legal name, the property manager must register the business name with the Agency. For the purposes of this rule, “business name” means an assumed name or the name of a business entity, such as a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity recognized by law. A licensee must maintain the registered business name with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Corporation Division.

(2) To register a business name, the property manager must submit to the Agency, on a Agency-approved form, the following:

(a) The business name in which the licensee wishes to conduct business, which must be the exact name on file with the Oregon Secretary of State;

(b) Written authority by which the licensee is authorized to use the business name;

(c) A copy of the registration on file with the Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry, showing the business name is active; and

(d) The fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(3) A property manager who wishes to use a registered business name must submit to the Agency the following:

(a) The registered business name the licensee wishes to use; and

(b) Authorization from the property manager or principal broker who is responsible for the registered business name on the records of the Agency to use the name.

(4) Business names registered with the Agency do not expire and need not be renewed by the licensee. Any change in the business name registered with the Agency will be treated as the registration of a new business name, and the change in business name must be registered with the Agency together with the fee authorized by ORS 696.270.

(5) If a licensee wishes to transfer the right to use a business name that is registered with the Agency, the licensee acquiring the right to use the name must file a change of business name registration with the Agency together with the fee authorized by ORS 696.270. A licensee must notify the Agency in writing if the licensee terminates its use of a business name.

(7) No real estate property manager may engage in professional real estate activities under more than one registered business name. An exception to this requirement is that a real estate property manager may engage in the management of rental real estate under more than one registered business name if the business entity is an affiliated or subsidiary organization as described in OAR 863-024-0061.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.026

Hist.: REA 7-2008, f. 12-15-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; REA 3-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 6-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

Rule Caption: Payment of fees to the Real Estate Agency.

Adm. Order No.: REA 8-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 11-15-11

Notice Publication Date: 8-1-2011

Rules Adopted: 863-001-0020

Establishes that the Real Estate Agency’s primary method for accepting payments for licensing following fees is electronic funds transfer or credit card payment using an online authorization and payment process.

Rules Coordinator: Laurie Skillman—(503) 378-4630

863-001-0020

Payment of Fees to the Agency

(1) As used in this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Electronic funds transfer” (EFT) has the same meaning given the term in ORS 293.525.

(b) “EFT — ACH Credit” means the electronic funds transfer from a person’s or entity’s bank account, initiated by the person or entity, and cleared through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network for deposit to the Agency.

(c) “EFT — ACH Debit” means the electronic funds transfer from a person’s or entity’s bank account, initiated by the Agency and cleared through the ACH network to debit a person’s or entity’s bank account and deposit to the Agency’s account.

(2) Effective September 12, 2011, it is the policy of the Oregon Real Estate Agency that the payment method for accepting payments by persons or entities doing business with the Agency for the following fees shall be by EFT or credit/debit card payments:

(a) An application fee for a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or real estate property manager license.

(b) An application fee for renewal of a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or real estate property manager license.

(d) An application fee for a licensee name change.

(e) An application fee to transfer a real estate broker’s, principal real estate broker’s or real estate property manager’s license.

(f) An application fee to renew an inactive real estate broker, principal real estate broker or real estate property manager inactive license.

(h) An application fee for the reactivation of an inactive license of a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or real estate property manager.

(i) A late renewal fee that is in addition to the renewal fee, for late renewal.

(k) An application fee for the initial registration of a business name.

(l) An application fee for a membership campground contract broker, operator or salesperson.

(3) Electronic payments to the Agency shall be made using one of the following methods:

(a) Online payment process available on the Agency’s website. A person or entity will authorize the Agency to charge their credit/debit card or debit their bank account using an EFT — ACH Debit through the Agency’s online payment process.

(b) EFT — ACH Credit to the Agency’s designated bank account. A person or entity choosing to send EFT — ACH Credits to the Agency’s bank account, shall complete a form provided by the Agency. This form shall be submitted to the Agency to authorize EFT — ACH Credit payments to the Agency.

(4) Notwithstanding (3) of this rule, the Agency will grant an exception and accept payments by check when a person or entity presents satisfactory evidence of special circumstances, which the Agency will review on a case by case basis and will consider based on whether the processing of a paper check would be in the best interests of the Agency. A request for exception must be made in writing.

Stat. Auth: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.270 & 296.525

Hist.: REA 4-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 8-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

Rule Caption: Amends rule for petition to Board for continuing education provider.

Adm. Order No.: REA 9-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 11-15-11

Notice Publication Date: 8-1-2011

Rules Amended: 863-020-0025

Rules Repealed: 863-020-0025(T)

OAR 863-020-0025 establishes the requirements for a petitioner who wishes to petition the Real Estate Board for the Board to approve the petitioner’s qualifications to apply to become a continuing education provider. A person not otherwise qualified to be a continuing education provider must apply to the Board and request the Board’s approval of the person’s qualifications.

Rules Coordinator: Laurie Skillman—(503) 378-4630

863-020-0025

Board Approval of Continuing Education Provider Qualification

(1) A person not otherwise qualified under OAR 863-020-0020(1)(a) through (g) seeking the Board’s approval as an applicant for certification must petition the Board under this rule.

(2) The person must submit a petition for approval to the Agency on an Agency-approved form at least 21 days before the scheduled Board meeting at which the applicant wishes the Board to act. The petition must include the following:

(a) The petitioner’s name, address, and phone number.

(b) Sufficient information about the petitioner named in the application to allow the Board to determine whether the petitioner qualifies for certification, including specifics about one or both of the following:

(A) Petitioner’s demonstrated expertise and experience in providing educational courses to real estate licensees;

(B) Petitioner’s demonstrated experience and expertise in at least two course topics eligible for continuing education credit under OAR 863-020-0035(4)(a)–(gg).

(A) The responsibilities of a continuing education provider under OAR 863-020-0050;

(B) The requirements of an instructor under ORS 696.186 and the information required on a continuing education instructor form under OAR 863-020-0060.

(3) If the Board approves the petition, the Agency will mail a letter to the petitioner confirming the Board’s approval, and the petitioner may apply for certification as a course provider under OAR 863-020-0030.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 696.385

Stats. Implemented: ORS 696.182

Hist.: REA 1-2010, f. 6-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; REA 1-2011(Temp), f. 2-3-11, cert. ef. 2-4-11 thru 8-3-11; REA 2-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-22-11 thru 12-1-11; REA 5-2011, f. 8-15-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11; REA 9-2011, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-11

Notes
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