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California Property manager licensing

Last reviewed 2026-10-22

Property manager licensing in California

A person who, for pay, leases or rents property for others, solicits tenants, or collects rents is acting as a real estate broker and needs a California real estate license.

Verified Source: Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 10131(b) · last checked 2026-10-22

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