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CHAPTER IV Registration of Middlemen or Estate Agents

Section 20: Registration of Middlemen or Estate Agents

The Karnataka Rent Act, 1999

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Text as published by India Code for the Government of Karnataka (Revenue Department), with amendments up to Karnataka Act No. 07 of 2026 (the Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Act, 2025, in force from 8 January 2026).

(1) Every Middleman or Estate Agent by whatever name called who is engaged in brokerage of houses shall register his name with the Controller of the area in which he is so engaged in such manner and within such period and on payment of such fee, as may be prescribed.

(2) A middleman or Estate Agent shall be entitled for commission at such rate as may be prescribed.

(3) Every Middleman or Estate Agent shall renew his registration within such time and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed.