Topic 4.8: Record Keeping and Retention >

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this topic, you will be able to
• describe the situations that require a broker to retain the brokerage relationship disclosures, and
• describe the length of time the broker must maintain the brokerage relationship disclosures.

Retention of Disclosure Documents

Disclosure documents required under the Brokerage Relationship Disclosure Act must be retained by the broker for five years in all transactions that result in a written contract to purchase and sell real property. The retention of the documents applies even if the transaction fails to close.