# D.C. Code § 42-1705: Written listing contract required

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1705

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-1705
- **Heading:** Written listing contract required
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 42 / Chapter 17 / § 42-1705

## Text

A written listing contract is required in the District for the sale of all real property. A licensee shall not receive payment of a commission in the absence of a written listing agreement.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 42-1701 § 42-1701. Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1702 § 42-1702. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1703 § 42-1703. Duties of real estate brokers, salespersons, and property managers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1704 § 42-1704. Escrow accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1705 § 42-1705. Written listing contract required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1706 § 42-1706. Establishment of Real Estate Guaranty and Education Fund; Mayor to determine sum for deposit into Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1707 § 42-1707. Applications for payments from Fund; maximum payment; management of Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1708 § 42-1708. Additional criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1709 § 42-1709. Savings clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1721 § 42-1721. Acting as broker or salesman without license unlawful.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1721.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1722 § 42-1722. Definitions --exceptions to license requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1722.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1723 § 42-1723. Real Estate Commission; creation; membership; seal; records; compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1723.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1724 § 42-1724. Qualifications for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1724.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-1725 § 42-1725. Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C17_S42-1725.md)

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