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19 NYCRR 197-4.4

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Unlicensed and unlawful activity

Compiled source label: current through Apr 15, 2022

Register checked through July 8, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 27 (2026-07-08) - no later Register activity found for this section

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Jun 6, 2026
(a)Home inspectors shall not engage in, knowingly permit or aid and abet, unlicensed or activity that is prohibited by article 12-B of the Real Property Law or the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b)In the event that a client insists upon a home inspector engaging in unlawful and/or unethical conduct, the home inspector shall, after notice to the client that such conduct is unlawful or unethical, be permitted to immediately withdraw from the assignment or contract.
(c)Home inspectors shall not determine property boundary lines or encroachments, easements or any limitations of use of the property.
(d)Home inspectors shall not determine compliance with regulations, codes, laws or ordinances.
(e)Home inspectors shall not determine the market value of the property or its marketability.

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