Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 831 - PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET - REAL ESTATE AUTHORITY
Here’s an enhanced overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations – Title 831 (Public Protection Cabinet – Kentucky Real Estate Authority), last updated March 11, 2025 (apps.legislature.ky.gov):
📘 Title 831 Structure
Chapter 1 – Board of Auctioneers
Covers regulations governing auctioneers, including:
831 KAR 1:010 – Licensing fees & application procedures
831 KAR 1:020 – Standards of conduct & complaint handling
Requires escrow for auction proceeds, record-keeping, and a process for filing notarized complaints (regulations.justia.com)
831 KAR 1:030 – Education requirements
Sets standards for pre-licensing and continuing education: 80 hours of classroom instruction (with limits on distance learning/outside activities), recurring “core” courses every four years, record retention, and instructor qualifications (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Chapter 2 – Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors
Focuses on licensing and professional standards for home inspectors:
831 KAR 2:001 – Definitions for Chapter 2
Defines terms like “complaint,” “continuing education hour,” and licensing statuses (law.cornell.edu)
831 KAR 2:030 – Standards of conduct, complaints, and discipline
Sets ethical obligations, prohibits conflicts of interest (e.g., no repairs within 12 months of an inspection unless purchase occurs), mandates written disclosures and timely reporting of convictions, plus disciplinary and informal hearing processes (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
831 KAR 2:040 – Education, testing, and provider requirements
Specifies criteria for educational programs and exam providers (e.g., 200-question exams, accredited standards), plus continuing education: 64 credit-hours for new applicants with biennial renewal requiring 28 hours (including 3 hours core, 3 hours report writing, and 8 hours elective) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
✅ Purpose & Highlights
Title 831 is designed to:
Oversee certification, education, conduct, and discipline for auctioneers and home inspectors.
Ensure public protection through licensing requirements, escrow/accountability rules, professional standards, and transparent complaint processes.
Maintain educational rigor by defining minimum training hours, accredited providers, and continuing education to ensure competency.
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