Department of State

The New York State Department of State (DOS) is responsible for oversight of real estate licensees in New York.  DOS offers valuable guidance and resources on a variety of legal compliance issues impacting real estate licensees.  Be sure to check out the following resources:

• New York State Advertising Regulations https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/text.-175.25vlmb6.6.19.pdf
• NYS Department of State Real Estate Advertising Guidance https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/real-estate-advertising-guidance.pdf
• NYS Department of State Checklist for Real Estate Advertising https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/real-estate-advertising-checklist.pdf
• NYS Department of State Guidance for Real Estate Professionals Concerning Tenant Protection Act of 2019  https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/05/dos-guidance-tenant-protection-act-rev.5.25.2021.pdf
• NYS Department of State Guidance Regarding Prohibited Discriminatory Practiceshttps://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/fairhousingsinglepage.pdf
• NYSAR List of Reported DOS Decisions https://www.nysar.com/legal/court-dos-decisions/