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Frequently Asked Questions

A residential service company is paying me a fee to advertise for it. Do I have to disclose that fee to my client and use a TREC form?

Yes and yes. You must also provide the client with the TREC Disclosure of Relationship with Residential Service Company form (RSC-2).

A residential service contract is part of a transaction but I am not getting paid by the residential service company. Do I still have to use the TREC Disclosure of Relationship with Residential Service Company form (RSC-2)?

No.

Does the use of the TREC Disclosure of Relationship with Residential Service Company form (RSC-2) apply to both sale and lease transactions?

Yes.

I have a residential service contract and need my toilet repaired. Can TREC help me with that or should I just call a repairman?

No, your contract first requires you to contact the residential service company to request service. They will instruct you on your contract procedure for obtaining repairs. If you have a problem with your residential service company’s response, then you should contact TREC’s residential service ombudsman at (512) 936-3049.

Is a residential service company required to be licensed to sell residential service contracts in Texas?

Yes. See the general information and forms available on the TREC website.

Is a “residential service contract” the same as a “home warranty”?

Yes, both terms refer to the same product.

Is the Disclosure of Relationship with Residential Service Company form required for every transaction?

No. This form (RSC-2) is required only when a residential service company agrees to pay a license holder for a service provided to or on behalf of the company. The form should indicate which license holders have received or will receive the payment. If a license holder is not receiving a payment from the company, this should be noted as well.

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