A. An action for the collection of compensation earned may be maintained in the courts of the state by any broker or salesperson. To commence the action the complaint shall allege that the plaintiff was a qualified licensed broker or salesperson at the time the claim arose. Prior to hearing the action the court shall require the plaintiff to prove the alleged qualifications.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2152

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Broker: when used without modification, means a person who is licensed as a broker under this chapter or who is required to be licensed as a broker under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-2101
  • Commissioner: means the state real estate commissioner. See Arizona Laws 32-2101
  • Compensation: means any fee, commission, salary, monies or other valuable consideration for services rendered or to be rendered as well as the promise of consideration whether contingent or not. See Arizona Laws 32-2101
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Salesperson: when used without modification, means a natural person who acts on the person's own behalf or through and on behalf of a professional limited liability company or a professional corporation licensed under this chapter or any person required to be licensed as a salesperson under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-2101

B. The commissioner shall not entertain complaints regarding purely civil disputes between licensees concerning the earning, splitting or nonpayment of compensation.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the payment or receipt of compensation in violation of sections 32-2155 or 32-2163.

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