In such a case, a mold claim might be part of a suit
against a licensee for failing to properly inspect a home and disclose the visual presence of mold or water leaks.
A federal appellate court has considered whether a consumer violated bankruptcy's automatic stay when the consumer filed a complaint with the state real estate
commission against a licensee who was in bankruptcy.
The license ID can then be used to search on the state website, which will reveal additional information about the licensee, including any disciplinary
action against the licensee.
Although a bankruptcy filing may protect a real estate licensee against financial claims, disciplinary complaints can still be
filed against the licensee, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Based on the subsequent investigation, the department filed an administrative
complaint against the licensee alleging violations of Section 475.25 (1)(e), and 455.227 (1)(j), Florida Statutes.
A complaint may be
made against a licensee by an agency or inspector employed by the Board, any other licensee or any aggrieved person, charging one or more of the causes for which the license may be revoked or suspended with such particularity as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense thereto.
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission invoked
sanctions against the licensee for violating the state licensing statute by advertising herself as a broker without having the required broker's license.
«Very few cases
brought against licensees involve pure agency issues, and licensees who work as facilitators with consumers could still be found by a court to have created an unintentional agency relationship by their actions.»
The administrative complaint
against the licensee alleged violation of Section 475.25 (1)(d), Florida Statutes, for failing to account for and deliver client funds in a timely manner.
As a Senior Decision Maker, Ben will determine major GFSC enforcement cases including those involving findings of serious regulatory
shortcomings against a licensee and / or individual directors.
• To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, including the following exceptions: 1) Reporting suspected child abuse; 2) Reporting imminent danger to client or others; 3) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client's insurance company, or other relevant agencies; 4) Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision; and 5) Defending claims brought by
client against licensee;
Nevada court upholds
verdict against licensee when the sale of clients» home collapsed and the clients could not terminate a purchase contract.
The Council also has a strong and ongoing Complaints and Discipline process that can result in disciplinary
decisions against licensees ranging from fines and suspensions, to cancellations.
We license the more than 24,000 individuals and brokerages engaged in real estate sales, rental property and strata management, we enforce standards of conduct, we investigate complaints from the
public against licensees, and we impose disciplinary sanctions under the Real Estate Services Act.
If our auditors find evidence of non-compliance, we can initiate an investigation that may lead to professional
discipline against a licensee or brokerage.
investigating complaints
against licensees related to possible professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming a licensee ensuring compliance
The plaintiff brought a claim for violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection
Act against a licensee for an allegedly unauthorized text message.
One of the claims
made against both licensees was that the Buyer's Representative and the Seller's representative had failed to register their business names with the Secretary of State and thus violated the state's consumer fraud statute.
The Council has the ability to impose a number of different
sanctions against licensees who have committed professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming a licensee.
The Council's investigators will look into the matters and disciplinary action will be
brought against licensees who have breached their legislated duties.
Her office protects consumers from unlicensed real estate services activity and also has independent authority to appeal disciplinary decisions of the Real Estate Council or intervene and pursue regulatory action
against licensees in certain circumstances.
Section 43 of RESA provides for disciplinary
action against a licensee who breaches section 35 by committing professional misconduct.
Represented a toy and video game manufacturer in an action
against a licensee for fraud and breach of contract, and to terminate licensed rights.
1: «The following acts by a licensed veterinarian are unprofessional conduct and constitute grounds for disciplinary action
against the licensee... (s) failing to report to law enforcement or humane officers inhumane treatment to animals...»
The Sellers filed a complaint with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing Division, Real Estate Commission («Commission»),
against the Licensee.
The «AS - IS» disclaimer was not specific enough to bar the fraud claim
against the licensee.
«Most of the litigation brought
against licensees is for failure to disclose some material defect involving the value or desirability of the property.