Bill > HB628

This bill establishes the Homeowner Cease and Desist List Act, which creates a mechanism for homeowners in specific geographic areas to opt out of real estate solicitation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth can establish "homeowner cease and desist zones" in areas experiencing intense and repeated solicitation from real estate professionals and property buyers. Homeowners within these zones can file a statement with the Secretary expressing their desire not to be solicited, and the Secretary will compile a list of these homeowners. Real estate brokers, salespersons, and other real estate professionals are then prohibited from soliciting listed homeowners through various means including telephone, mail, and personal contact. Violations are subject to escalating penalties: a first violation results in a written warning, a second violation incurs a $1,000 fine, a third violation a $5,000 fine, and a fourth or subsequent violation results in a $5,000 fine and a report to the State Real Estate Commission. Zones are valid for up to five years and can be renewed, and the list is updated annually. Importantly, the bill does not prevent homeowners from voluntarily contracting with real estate professionals to sell their property. The act will take effect 60 days after passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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