The Real Estate Board of the District of Columbia's Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs regulates commercial "property managers." Unless licensed as such by the District of Columbia, no person shall use the term or words "property manager" to imply that he or she is licensed as a property manager in the District.
A person is eligible for licensure as a property manager, if the person:
- Is able to read, write, and understand the English language
- Has passed the property managers' examination
- Is a high school graduate or the holder of a high school equivalency certificate
- Has not had an application for a property's manager's license denied for reasons other than failure to pass the required examination or examinations, in the District or elsewhere within one year prior to the date on which the application is filed
- Has not had a property manager's license suspended in the District or elsewhere which suspension is still in effect on the date on which his or her application is filed
- Has not had a property manager's license revoked in the District or elsewhere within three years prior to the date on which his or her application is filed
There are no pre-licensing requirements for property managers. All real estate licensees are required to complete 15 hours education as determined by the Real Estate Board. The examination utilized for licensure of "property managers," does not measure the core competencies of community association managers.
Most community association managers practicing in the District of Columbia are not required to obtain the "property manager" license. However, if there is a question about whether your specific job would require you to hold the license, please review the requirements at The Real Estate Board of the District of Columbia or contact your attorney.
Legislation & State-Specific Requirements
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