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active/inactive licenses      
Statute: 12-61-109(4) no acts after employment terminated 1  
Rule: C-26 broker license may be issued inactive 2  
  D-2 license may be inactive until request active 2  
  D-3 inactive license must be renewed 2  
  D-5 inactive renewal notice mailed to last known address 2  
  E-44 actions prohibited after inactive 2  
address (change of)      
Statute: 12-61-103(2) must maintain place of business 1  
  12-61-109(1) change of business location, cancellation 1  
  12-61-113(1)(k) disciplinary actions 1  
Rule: C-2 resident must maintain a practice available to public 2  
  D-9 fees are required to change business address 2  
adverse possession      
Statute: 38-41-101 limitation of eighteen years 6  
advertising (also see tradenames)    
Statute: 12-61-103(10) only licensed name 1  
  12-61-113(1)(c) false advertising 1  
  12-61-113(1)(c.5) violation Colorado Consumer Protection Act 1  
  24-34-701 discrimination 26  
Rule: C-18 may use a trade name 2  
  C-19 guidelines for use of a trade name 2  
  C-20 different businesses cannot have identical names 2  
  C-21 individual proprietor may not adopt a trade name 2  
  E-2 advertising fees 2  
  E-8 advertising in broker’s name, broker owned & sale recaps 2  
  E-20 authority 2  
  E-27 misrepresentation 2  
Position statement: referral fees and advertising services 3  
General Information: truth in lending (Reg. Z) 17  
affiliated business arrangements      
Statute: 12 U.S.C. § 2607 prohibition against kickbacks and unearned fees 24  
  12-61-113.2 prohibition of certain referrals 24  
  10-11-124 affil. bus. arrang., investig. info. shared with DORA 24  
Rule: E-22 inducements to/from title insurance prohibited 24  
  E-46 affiliated business arrangements 24  
application (see Licensing Requirements)    
     
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appraisal      
Statute: 12-61-701 legislative declaration 10
  12-61-702 definitions 10
  12-61-703 board of real estate appraisers 10
  12-61-704 powers and duties of the board 10
  12-61-705 fees, penalties and fines collected 10
  12-61-706 qualifications for appraiser’s license and certification 10
  12-61-707 expiration of licenses 10
  12-61-708 licensure or certification by endorsement 10
  12-61-709 denial of license or certificate 10
  12-61-710 prohibited activities 10
  12-61-711 judicial review 10
  12-61-712 unlawful acts 10
  12-61-713 injunctive proceedings 10
  12-61-714 requirements for appraisers to be licensed – special provisions 10
  12-61-715 duties of board under federal law 10
  12-61-716 business entities 10
  12-61-717 provisions found not to comply 10
  12-61-718 scope of article 10
General information: concept, methods, market data 10
Board rules – appraisers:   10
Broker rule E-42: comparative analysis by brokers 2
Position statement CP24: market analysis & evals for loan purposes 3
  CP-30 Seller-Assisted Down Payments 3
associations (see Common Interest Ownership and Condominiums)  
assumptions    
General information   18
Assumption settlement   19
attorney in fact (see power of attorney)  
auctioning    
Statute: 12-61-101(2)(f) requires license 1
Position Statement CP26: services requiring licensure 3
branch offices    
Statute: 12-61-103 (2) more than one place of business 1
Rule: C-3 available to manage 2
  E-1(s) trust account 2
broker (definitions and responsibilities) (see also brokerage relationships)  
Statute: 12-61-101 definition 1
  12-61-102 license required  
  12-61-103(2) place of business 1
  12-61-104 licenses 1
  12-61-109 change of license status 1
  12-61-113 causes for investigation and discipline 1
  12-61-118 broker liability 1
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  12-61-802 definitions 1
  12-61-803 relationships between the broker and the public 1
  12-61-804 single agent engaged by seller or landlord 1
  12-61-805 single agent engaged by buyer or tenant 1
  12-61-806 dual agency prohibited 1
  12-61-807 transaction broker 1
  12-61-808 broker disclosures 1
  12-61-809 duration of relationships 1
  12-61-810 compensation 1
  12-61-811 violations 1
Rule: C-2 brokerage practice available to public 2
  C-3 supervision 2
  C-16 lending a license 2
  E-1 money belonging to others 2
  E-4 copies to principals 5
  E-30 responsibilities, policy manual and supervision 2
  E-31 supervision of licensees with 2 or more years experience 2
  E-32 high level of supervision of inexperienced licensees 2
  E-33 ministerial tasks 2
  E-38 office policy procedures for designated brokerage 2
  E-39 office policy regarding brokerage relationships 2
  E-40 double-ended brokerage relationships 2
Position statement CP21: office policy manual/supervision 3
General Information: planning and zoning knowledge 4
    responsibility 14
    qualifying the buyer 15
    maintaining trust accounts 19
Broker associate (also see employed licensee)  
Statute: 12-61-109(2) employee 1
Brokerage relationships (also see disclosure)  
Statute: 12-61-101(3) employee 1
  12-61-113(1)(e) employed licensee acts in name of employer 1
  12-61-203.5 interference with brokerage relationship 1
  12-61-801 et seq brokerage relationships 1
Rule: E-10 employed licensees are not independent 2
  E-33 ministerial tasks 2
Position statement: agreements between broker and salesperson 3
General Information: definition, duties and liabilities 14
    listings 15
bulk transfers (See Uniform Commercial Code)  
business opportunities    
Statute: 12-61-101(2)(i) license required 1
Atty Gen’l. opinion: license required 5
    Rule F Conway-Bogue – no forms for 5
General Information: matters to consider 23

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buyer agency    
Statute: 12-61-101(2) definition 1
  12-61-802 definitions 1
  12-61-803 relationships between brokers and the public 1
  12-61-805 single agent engaged by buyer or tenant 1
  12-61-808 broker disclosures 1
  12-61-809 duration of relationships 1
  12-61-810 compensation 1
  12-61-811 violations 1
Rule: E-39 office policy regarding brokerage relationships 2
  E-34 presentation of offers 2
  F-7 forms index; approved forms 28
General Information: relationship with buyer 14
    listings 15
buy outs (also see disclosure)    
Rule: F-7 forms index; approved form 28
Position statement CP23: licensee buy-out agreement 3
case laws and opinions    
General Information: significant Colorado cases 5
civil rights (also see fair housing)  
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(m .5) violation of fair housing laws cause for revocation 1
  24-34-301 et seq Colorado Civil Rights 26
General Information: Federal law 26
Americans with Disabilities Act 25  
closings      
Statute: 6-1-105(1)(v) good funds 27
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(h) failure to provide closing statement 1
  38-35-125 good funds 9
Rule: E-4 copies of documents 2
  E-5 responsibility for closing 2
  E-5 (f) trans funds prior to closing 2, 20
  E-14 advise attorney 2
  E-36 good funds 2
  E-37 closing fees 2
  F-7 forms index, approved forms 2, 28
Position statement CP7: closing costs 3
    good funds joint position with division of insurance 3, 9
Case Law: Conway Bogue vs. Denver Bar 5
General Information: good funds, closing instructions, etc. 9, 20
    example closings 19
    RESPA 19
    tax withholding 25
    good funds (6-1-105(1)C.R.S.) 27

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Colorado affordable housing program  
Position statement: trust account interest/housing fund 3
General Information: account for community affordable housing programs 20
Rule: F-7 forms index, contract to buy and sell real estate 28
commissions (see fees)    
common interest communities    
Statute: 38-33.3-101 Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act 4
General Information: as a subdivision 4
    type of ownership 6
    common interest community addendum to buy/sell 28
    common interest community disclosure 27
    management of common interest associations 20
condominiums    
Statute: 38-32-101 estates above the surface 4
  38-33-101 condominium act 4
  38-33.3-101 Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act 4
General Information: as a subdivision 4
    type of ownership 6
    common interest community addendum to buy/sell 28
    common interest community disclosure 27
    condominiums as securities 17
    management of common interest associations 20
conservation easements    
Statute: 12-61-719 conservation easement appraisals 11
  12-61-720 certification of conservation easement holders 11
  12-61-721 conservation easement oversight commission 11
  24-33-112 conservation easement holders 11
continuing education    
Statute 12-61-110 (4)(a) requirement to renew active license 1
  12-61-110.5 12 hr. core, Rule 260, auth. topics, 1st yr. exempt 1
Rule: B-1 when required 2
  B-2 methods 2
  B-3 Commission Update course standards 2
  B-4 distance learning permitted 2
  B-5 unacceptable courses 2
  B-6 courses exempt from pre-approval 2
  B-7 courses requiring Commission approval 2
  B-8 administrative rules for course approval 2
  B-9 term of course approval 2
  B-10 proof of course completion 2
  B-11 provider must maintain records 2
  B-12 update course approval application process 2
  B-13 commission course audits 2
  B-14 renewal, activation or reinstatement attests to compliance 2

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contracts (and forms)    
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(h) copies to principals 1
Rule: E-4 copies to principals 2
  E-13 deal directly with broker 2
  E-34 present to listing agent 2
  F-1 through F-7 use of approved forms 28
Position statement CP8: assignment of contracts 3
  CP25 recording 3
Case Law: Conway-Bogue, summary 5
General Information: matters to be considered 16
    Right-to-sell, right-to-buy 15
cooperating broker (also see disclosure)  
Statute: 12-61-802 definitions 1
  12-61-803 relationships between the broker and the public 1
  12-61-808 broker disclosures 1
  12-61-809 duration of relationships 1
  12-61-810 compensation 1
  12-61-811 violations 1
Rule: E-1(0) delivery of contract and earnest money 2
  E-4 duplicate records 2
  E-5 prepare closing statement 2
  E-39 office policy regarding brokerage relationships 2
Position statement CP9: record-keeping 3
  CP28: showing properties 3
General Information: agency 14
    listings 15
cooperative housing (also see subdivisions) :  
Statute: 12-61-401 defined as Subdivision 4
  38-33.5-101 formation 4
  38-33.5-102 requirements 4
  38-33.5-103 provisions for taxes 4
  38-33.5-104 financing and stock 4
  38-33.5-105 provisions in lease 4
  38-33.5-106 exempt from securities law 4
General information: registration required 4
corporations / partnerships / limited liability co.  
Statute: 12-61-103(7)(a-b-c) requirements for licensure 1
  12-61-103(9) fictitious name 1
  12-61-107(2) service of process 1
  12-61-113(2) responsibility 1
Rule: A-26 temporary broker 2
  C-16 loss of authority 2
  C-17 name of corporation 2
  C-22 employing broker qualifications for 2
  C-25 broker’s termination of employment 2
Position statement CP18: payments to a wholly owned employee’s corporation 3
General Information: tax treatment of business entities 25

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counterproposal    
Rule:   F-7 forms index; approved form 28
General Information: elements 16
deeds (also see trust deeds):    
Rule   F-7 forms index; approved trust deed form 28
Case law: warranty deed not covered by Rule F 5
General Information: deeds 8
      types of interest in land 6
disclosure    
Statute: 6-1-105(1)(u) deceptive trade practice 27
    12-61-113(1)(d) acting for more than one party 1
    12-61-113(1)(q)&(r) profits/buy-out 1
    12-61-807(2) by transaction brokers 1
    12-651-808 broker disclosures 1
    38-35.5-101 stigmatized property 27
    38-35.7-102 Common Interest Community 27
    38-35.7-101 special district disclosure language 25
    32-1-1601 special districts 25
    38-35.7-103 Disclosure - methamphetamine laboratory 25
Rule:   E-25 disclosure of licensure 2
    E-35 brokerage relationship disclosure required 2
    E-39 office policy regarding brokerage relationships 2
    E-41. Change of status disclosure in writing 2
    F-7 forms index; seller’s property disclosure forms 28
    F-7 forms index; brokerage relationship disclosure forms 28
    F-7 forms index; lead-based paint disclosure forms 28
discrimination (see fair housing)    
easements (see interest in land)   6

earnest money deposits (also see trust accounts and see record keeping)

Statute: 12-61-113(1)(f) custody of broker 1
  12-61-113(1)(g) failing to account 1
Rule: E-1 place in separate trust accounts 2
  E-1(m) checks and notes/terms and conditions 2
  E-1(n) deposit 1st day after received 2
  E-1(o) deliver deposit to listing broker 2
  E-1(o) checks and notes payable to broker 2
  E-1(g) defined as money belonging to others 2
  E-1(r) deposits in lieu of cash 2
  E-5(f) transfer of funds 2
  E-15 no broker right to deposit if seller defaults 2
  F-7 forms index; promissory notes 28
  F-7 forms index; release of earnest money 28
Position statement CP6: release of earnest money deposit/dispute 3
  CP8: assignment of earnest money deposit 3
General Information: disputes, amount, cautions 16

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education    
Statute 12-61-103 (4) pre-license requirements 1
  12-61-103 (6) (c) brokerage administration 1
  12-61-103.5 (2) (b) broker transition course 1
Rule A-17 pre-license education course hours 2
  A-23 acceptable education principles required 2
  A-23.5 distance learning approval standards 2
  A-24 commission has course approval/audit authority 2
employed licensees (definition and responsibilities)  
Statute: 12-61-101(2) acts requiring license 1
  12-61-102 license required 1
  12-61-103(9) no trade name, woman can use maiden name 1
  12-61-103(10) licensed under one name 1
  12-61-109(1-4) changing employing broker 1
  12-61-113 acts subject to investigation 1
  12-61-113(1)(k) responsible for adherence to all laws 1
  12-61-117 payment only from employing broker 1
Rule: D-7 payment from previous broker 2
  D-9 fees required for change of employment 2
  E-10 license not transferable 2
  E-17 must report legal proceeding involvement 2
Position Statement CP15: sale of items other than real estate 3
Case Law: Commission jurisdiction acting on own account (Seibel) 5
General Information: brokerage relationships 14
    considerations in contracting 16
equity skimming (also see Foreclosure)  
Statute: 18-5-802. Equity skimming of real property. 27
  6-1-1111 Equity purchasers (during foreclosure) 27
errors and omissions insurance    
Statute: 12-61-103.6. errors and omissions insurance required 1
Rule: D-14 requirements and terms 2
escrow account (see trust accounts)  
estates (see interest in land)    
exchange      
Statute: 12-61-101(2) license required 1
Rule: F-7 forms index; approved exchange contract/addendum 28
General Information: working with both sides 15
exemptions (see license exemption)  
expired license (see renewal)    
extensions (see forms)    

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fair housing (also see civil rights)  
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(m.5) endanger public 1
General Information: Colorado and federal fair housing acts 26
farm and ranch brokerage    
Rule: F-7 forms index; vacant land sellers disclosure 28
  F-7 forms index; listing, buy-sell 28
General Information: farm and ranch 22
fees and payments    
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(j) unauthorized payment 1
  12-61-113(1)(q) undisclosed fees 1
  12-61-113.2 prohibition of certain referrals 24
  12-61-117 payment only from broker 1
  12-61-201 commission only when purchase consummated/defeated 1
  12-61-202 no commission entitlement if title defect 1
  12-61-203.5 referral fees 1
  12-61-810 compensation 1
Rule: E-1 (f)(6) when earned 2
  E-2 non-refundable retainer fees 2
  E-15 no broker right to deposit if seller defaults 2
  E-18 fees from mortgage lenders 2
  E-19 fees from title company prohibited 2
  E-22 inducements to/from title insurance prohibited 2
  E-23 payment to out-of-state broker 2
  E-28 fees from pre-owned home warranty company 2
Position statement: CP10 compensation between broker and salesperson 3
  CP11 assignment of commission 3
  CP12 rebating - payments to buyer or seller 3
  CP18 payment to wholly owned employee’s corporation 3
General Information: broker compensation 15
    broker finances commissions 17
financing      
General Information: qualifying the buyer 16
    types, sources, methods 17
    dual contracting 17
    equity skimming 17
    standard for servicing mortgages 17
foreclosure(also see trust deeds)    
Statute 6-1-1101. "Colorado Foreclosure Protection Act" 27
  6-1-1104. Foreclosure consulting services 27
  6-1-1111 Equity purchasers 27
forms(see contracts)    
good funds (see closings)    

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homestead exemption

Statute: 38-41-201 exemption from debt 6

improvement location certificate (see survey)

inactive license (see active / inactive)

individual proprietor    
Rule: C-1 sole owner 2
  C-16 lending a license 2
  C-21 tradename may not be corporate 2
installment land contract    
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(h) copies to principals 1
  38-35-126 C.R.S property tax and notice of transfer requirements 16
Rule: E-1(k) & (l) escrow money 2
  S-23(L) when used by registered developer 4
General Information: elements 16
    method of financing 17
    a security device 18
interests in land    
General Information: types of estates and easements 6
landlord / tenant    
General Information: elements and types of leases, security deposits 21
    accounting 20
leases (also see property management)  
Rule F-7 forms index; excl right-to-lease 28
Case law:   leases not covered by Rule F 5
General Information: elements and types 21
license exemption    
Statute: 12-61-101(2)(i) business opportunity 1
  12-61-101(2)(j) apartment locators 1
  12-61-101(4) exempt activities 1
Rule: C-24 apartment manager 2
    new homebuilder 3
Case law:   business opportunity 5
license required    
Statute: 6-1-105(1)(z) deceptive trade practice - failure to obtain license 27
  12-61-101 definition of agent 1
  12-61-102 license required 1
  12-61-119 acting without license 1
Rule: I declaratory orders 2
Case law:   business opportunity 5
General Information: theory of regulation 14

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license requirements (application for license)  
Statute: 12-61-103 education and experience requirements 1
  12-61-108.5 publication of school pass rates 1
  12-61-113(1)(p) procuring license by fraud 1
Rule: A-2 education and experience must precede application 2
  A-3 instructor exams, exam applicant qualified 2
  A-8 must apply within 1 year of passing exam 2
  A-9 license must issue w/I 10 days 2
  A-10 denial of application 2
  A-11 previously licensed in another jurisdiction 2
  A-12 prior convictions, felony, misdemeanors 2
  A-13 proof of education 2
  A-14 no active salesperson license after 2000 2
  A-16 fingerprints must be submitted 2
  A-20 reason for denial 2
  A-25 bad check voids application 2
  E-24 procure license by fraud 2
liens (see trust deeds)    
listings      
Statute: 12-61-113(l)(h) copies to principals 1
Rule: E-4 copies to principals 2
  E-11 definite date of termination 2
  E-12 holdover agreement 2
  E-13 sign-crossing rule 2
  F-7 forms index; approved forms 28
Position statement CP3: sign-crossing rule (E-13) 3
  CP28 showing properties 3
  CP13 single party listing 3
General Information: types, responsibility, etc. 15
loan fraud    
Statute: 18-4-401. Theft 12
  13-21-125. Civil actions for theft in the mortgage lending process 12
  18-5-208. Dual contracts to induce loan. 12
misrepresentation    
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(a) committing any misrepresentation 1
  12-61-113(1)(b) influence, induce 1
  12-61-113(1)(c) false promises 1
  12-61-113(1)(s) fraud, deceit 1
Rule: E-24 procure license by fraud 2
  E-27 utility, character, services 2
mobile homes    
Statute: 38-12-200.1 mobile home park act 27
  38-29-101 Titles to Manufactured Homes Act 27
  24-32-3300 installation-sellers of manufactured homes 27

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Position statement CP14: sale by real estate licensees 3
General Information:   16
money belonging to others (see trust accounts)  
mortgage (see trust deeds and financing)  
mortgage servicing    
Statute: 38-40-101. servicing standards 27
mortgage brokers    
Statute: 12-61-Part 9 regulation of mortgage brokers 12
  38-40-101. servicing standards 12
  18-4-401. Theft 12
  13-21-125. Civil actions for theft in the mortgage lending process 12
  18-5-208. Dual contracts to induce loan. 12
non-resident    
Statute: 12-61-107 conditions 1
Rule: E-1(a) through (u) money belonging to others 2
  B-3 & 6 continuing education by correspondence 2
notaries public    
Statute: 12-55-102 Notaries Public Act 27
offers (see contracts)    
options      
Statute: 12-61-101(1.5) definition option dealer 1
  12-61-101(2)(g) defined as broker 1
  12-61-102 license required 1
  12-61-113(l)(r) acts subject to discipline 1
General Information: must have consideration 16
ownership (see interest in land)    
partnership (see corporations)    
position statements    
Commission positions on various topics 3
power of attorney    
Statute: 15-1-1301 statutory form 27
General Information: do’s and don’ts 14
    use of a power of attorney 20
Form   statutory form 28

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practice of law (by brokers)    
Case law:   Conway-Bogue 5
    summary 5
    companion decision 5
    attorney general’s opinion 5
promissory notes    
Rule: E-1(l) payments prior to deed 2
  E-1(m) identify with due date (unsecured) 2
  E-1(r) held by broker (unsecured) 2
  E-1(o) delivered with contract 2
  F-7 forms index; approved forms 2
General Information: principal note 18

property management (also see record-keeping and short term occupancy)

Statute: 38-33.3-306 bonding requirements 4
  38-12-101 security deposits - wrongful withholding 21
  38-12-501 Warranty of Habitability Act (residential properties) 21
  12-61-101(2) acts requiring license defined 1
  12-61-101(4)(l) exemption 1
  12-61-101(4)(m) exemption 1
  12-61-102 license required 1
  12-61-113(1)(g) funds of others 1
  12-61-113(1)(q) secret profits or income 1
Rule: C-23. unlicensed on-site manager 2
  C-24 on-site exemption 2
  E-1(g) money belonging to others (definition) 2
  E-1(n) money belonging to others (disposition) 2
  E-1(p)(4) separate record for each tenant 2
  E-1(q) diversion/conversion prohibited 2
  E-2 funds for services 2
  E-16 security deposits 2
  F-7 forms index; approved forms 2
Position statement CP5: advance rentals and security deposits 3
  CP27 performance of residential property mgmt. functions 3
  CP19 short-term occupancy 3
General Information record-keeping 20
    procedures and accounting 21
rebating (see fees)    
record-keeping (also see trust accounts)  
Statute: 12-61-106(2) authority to prosecute, conduct audits of accounts 1
  12-61-113(1)(g) failure to keep records 1
  12-61-113(1)(g.5) subject to audit 1
  12-61-113(1)(i) maintain records (4) years 1
  12-61-120 subpoena of records 1
  12-61-121 failure to obey subpoena 1
Rule: E-1(e) maintain records 2
  E-1(p) record-keeping system 2
  E-3 subject to inspection 2

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  E-4 copies of closing documents 2
  E-5 copies of settlement 2
  S-36 developers must maintain records for inspection 4
Position statement: record-keeping 3
    credit union 3
General Information: escrow records/forms 20
recovery fund    
Statute: 12-61-302 payment out of fund 1
  12-61-303 simplified procedure 1
  12-61-304 objection to payment 1
  12-61-305 burden of proof 1
  12-61-306 defense against petition 1
  12-61-307 automatic revocation 1
  12-61-308 distribution from fund 1
  12-61-309 subrogation of rights 1
referrals (see fees)    
renewal      
Statute: 12-61-110(4)(a) renewal of license 1
  12-61-110.5 renewal is subject to continuing education 1
  12-61-103.5 salespersons must renew as broker 1
Rule: A-15 Criminal history check required prior to renewal 2
  D-3 inactive must renew 2
  D-4 renewal application 2
  D-5 inactive mailed to residence 2
  D-6 active mailed to employing broker 2
  D-11 3-year license 2
  D-12 renewal fees non-refundable 2
  D-13 reinstatement and activation fees 2
  D-14 errors and omission insurance required for active license 2
rental location service    
Statute: 12-61-101(2)(j) license required 1
  12-61-101(2)(j) license exempt 1
  12-61-113(1.5) subject to revocation 1
Rule: G-2 through G-7 do’s and don’ts 2
RESPA (see closings)    
revocation of license (process and cause for)  
Statute: 12-61-105(3) majority vote 1
  12-61-106(2) prosecution and enforcement 1
  12-61-110(5) cancels employees license 1
  12-61-113 causes for revocation 1
  12-61-114 process for hearings 1
  12-61-118 broker liable if aware of violation 1
  12-61-119 imprisonment and fines 1
  12-61-120 subpoena of witness and records 1

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  12-61-121 failure to obey subpoena 1
  12-61-122 injunctions 1
  12-61-307 reinstatement restriction – recovery fund payout 2
Rule: E-21 licensee must answer complaint 2
  E-24 licensure by fraud 2
Case Law: licensee as principal Seibel vs. CREC 5
securities and syndications    
Statute: 38-33.5-106 cooperative housing is exempt 4
General Information: cooperative housing registration 4
    sale of secured notes 17
    condominiums as securities 17
security deposits (see property management)  
short-term occupancy    
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(g) jurisdiction 1
  12-61-113(1)(g.5) accounts and record 1
  12-61-113(1)(q) disclosure of profits, fees 1
Rule: E-1 identification of accounts 2
  E-1(f) broker funds and advances by broker for client 2
  E-1(f)(6) when fees , commissions are earned 2
  E-1(1)(g) what must be escrowed 2
  E-1(p) escrow records 2
  E-16 owner-held security deposits 2
Position statement CP3: advance rentals, security deposits 3
  CP19 short-term occupancy agreements 3
Case Law: Seibel vs. Colorado Real Estate Commission 3
General Information: trust account records 20
    broker ledger card 20
    business taxes, licenses 20
special districts (see disclosure)    
square footage measurement    
Rule E-41 responsibility for accurate representation 2
  F-7 forms index; approved disclosure form 28
subdivisions (also see timeshare, condominium, cooperative housing)  
Statute: 12-61-122 injunction powers 4
  12-61-401(3)(a)&(b) definition of developer and subdivision 4
  12-61-401(3)(b)(II) exemption from definition of subdivision 4
  12-61-402(1) registration required 4
  12-61-402(2) reservation agreements permitted ,approval required 4
  12-61-403 registration information required 4
  12-61-404 registration, issue, renewal 4
  12-61-405 refusal, revocation, suspension 4
  12-61-405 rescission right 4
  12-61-406 injunctions, powers and receivership 4
  12-61-406(3) commission may require any disclosures 4

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  12-61-406(4) commission may audit owner associations 4
  12-61-407 failure to register is a felony , agreements are voidable 4
  38-33.5-101 cooperative housing 4
  38-33.3-101 Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act 4
Rule: S-1 real estate license required 4
  S-2 seller must register 4
  S-3 officer or director must apply 4
  S-4 general partner must apply 4
  S-5 joint owner must apply 4
  S-7 issue or refuse (60 days) 4
  S-8 additional information extended (60 days) 4
  S-11 change of address 4
  S-12 written answer to complaint 4
  S-14 failure to respond 4
  S-17 information required for registration 4
  S-20 uncompleted project 4
  S-21 additional information required 4
  S-22 renewal 4
  S-23 disclosure requirements 4
  S-24 exchange program disclosure 4
  S-25 renewal of reservation agreement 4
  S-26 audited financial statement 4
  S-27 adverse order, judgment, decree 4
  S-28 continuing duty to disclose encumbrance 4
  S-29 misrepresent future services 4
  S-30 delivery of deed 4
  S-31 delivery of title insurance policy 4
  S-32 provide title insurance commitment 4
  S-33 declaratory orders 4
  S-35 disclose services 4
  S-36 must maintain records for Commission review 4
General Information jurisdiction 4
    licensee’s responsibilities 4
    types of subdivisions 4
suits      
Statute: 12-61-113(1)(m) cause for license revocation 1
    required to inform Commission 1
Rule: E-17 notify Commission 2
survey (land descriptions) types, methods, distinctions 7
taxation      
tax factors in real estate   25
withhold % of proceeds from non-residents 25
property transfer declaration form 27  
property taxes   18
Colorado Use Tax   23
time share (also see subdivision)    
Statute: 12-61-401(3)(b) Commission jurisdiction 4

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    Topical Index  
  12-61-401(4) definition 4
  38-33-110 definition 4
  38-33-111 special provisions in declaration 4
  38-33-112 conversion 4
  38-33-113 selling requires license 4
  6-1-105(1)(s),(z) consumer protection act recession rights 27
General Information: types of ownership interest 6
title (evidence of title)    
Statute: 12-61-203 when owner must perfect title 1
General Information: abstract, title insurance, Torrens 9
title insurance    
Statute: 12-61-113.2. Affiliated business arrangements 1
Rule: E-19 fees from title company prohibited 2
  E-22 no incentive or disincentive 2
  E-36 disburse funds as agent 2
  E-37 prepare documents as agent 2
  F-7 forms index – approved closing instructions 28
Position statement CP7: closing costs 3
Case Law: Denver Bar vs. Title Guaranty Company 5
General Information: Div. of Insurance Standards of Conduct 9
    good funds 9
tradenames    
Statute: 12-61-103(9) not allowed, except maiden name 1
Rule: C-16 license not transferable 2
  C-17 may not duplicate revoked licensee 2
  C-18 must use trade or entire name 2
  C-19 use and restrictions 2
  C-20 identical names prohibited 2
  C-21 individual proprietorship may not be corporate 2
transfers (see employed licensees)  

trust accounts (also see record-keeping , earnest money, property management, and short term management)

Statute: 12-61-103(8) corporate broker responsible 1
  12-61-113(1)(g.5) failure to escrow funds 1
Rule: E-1 money must be deposited 2
  E-1(a) maintained in broker’s name 2
  E-1(c) responsibility of broker 2
  E-1(d) not for investment 2
  E-1(f) no personal funds 2
  E-1(g) money belonging to others 2
  E-1(h) broker as builder 2
  E-1(n) property managers 2
  E-1(p)(7) cash basis of accounting 2
  E-1(u) trust account not required 2
  E-2 money collected for future services 2
Position statement CP4: interest bearing accounts 3

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    Colorado Real Estate Manual  
  CP5 advance rentals & security deposits 3
  CP8 assignment of trust funds 3
  CP19 short term occupancy 3
trust deeds (and liens)    
Rule: F-7 forms index; approved form 28
General Information: types, foreclosure, elements, etc. 18
truth-in-lending (also see u.c.c.c.)  
General Information: regulation Z 17
uniform commercial code (u.c.c.)  
Statute: 4-6-part 1 bulk transfer repealed 23
uniform consumer credit code (u.c.c.c.) (also see t.i.l.)  
General Information: provisions 17
vacation clubs (see subdivision)    
water rights    
Statute: 38-30-102 conveyance as real estate, well permits 13
  38-35.7-104 disclosure of potable water source 13
Rule F-7 forms index; optional well checklist form 28
General Information: rights, conveyance, terminology 13

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