Section 2 Review Flashcards
When is Business regulation required?
when the unregulated practice can harm the public, the public is not adequately protected by other laws, and less restrictive means of regulation are not available.
What does caveat emptor mean?
buyer beware
real estate law involves which three branches of Florida Government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What does F.S Chapter 20 F.S. establish?
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
DBPR
What does Chapter F.S 455 establish? RPO
Regulation of Professions and Occupations
The (DRE) Division of Real Estate was established under who?
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
DBPR
What is the purpose of DRE? (Division of RE)
to protect the public by regulating real estate and appraisal licensees through education and compliance.
DRE provides administrative support to who?
FREC - Florida Real Estate Commission
What does Chapter 475 F.S. establish? REPA
Real Estate Professions Act
What is the intent of real estate regulation?
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
where are rules published under FREC?
61J2 F.A.C (FL. ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)
Chapter 120 F.S. covers what?
Disciplinary processes for licensees under the DBPR. (Administrative Procedure Act)
What are the 3 RE License Categories
A) Broker B) Sales associate C) Broker associate.
What must an applicant disclose?
if under investigation, convicted of a crime or ever entered a plea of nolo contendere / no contest or guilty, any aliases, if denied, or had a license disciplined or pending discipline in another jurisdiction, surrendered, or revoked license or registration to practice a regulated profession in any jurisdiction
Licensees must report if found guilty of any conduct or practice that would be grounds for suspension or revocation under Chapter 475, F.S. with how many days?
Within 30 days
Is U.S. citizenship required to hold a professional license in Florida?
No, (Chapter 455.10)
Military and their spouse are exempt from what?
initial licensing fees per Occupational Opportunity Act
The state has ___ days from the receipt of an application to notify the applicant of any errors or omissions.
30
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has ____ days from the time a complete application is received to approve or deny the application
90
The application shall expire __ years after the date received if the applicant does not pass the appropriate examination.
2
Who is exempt from licensing courses?
College graduates with a 4-year degree in real estate, must take the state licensing exam and maintain continuing education.