Rosenberg v. Heritage Renovations, LLC

ANDERSON, Russell A.

(dissenting).

Because the majority ignores both the intent of the legislature and our longstanding precedent, I respectfully dissent. Chapter 82 of the Minnesota Statutes is a comprehensive and mandatory statutory scheme for the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons.1 No person is *333to act as a real estate broker, salesperson, or real estate closing agent unless licensed. Minn.Stat. § 82.19, subd. 1 (2002). In fact, we have made clear that an unlicensed real estate broker may not maintain an action for the collection of a commission. Relocation Realty Services…