Violation of License Law, Penalties & Procedures. Flashcards
7 steps for complaint process?
1) Complaint is filed 2) Investigation 3) Probable cause determination 4) Formal Complaint 5) Informal/Formal hearing 6) Final Order 7) Judicial review
Most severe penalty that FREC imposes?
Revocation of license is permanent
Penalty for Second-Degree Misdemeanor
Fine of $500 or 60 days imprisonment
Penalty for First-Degree Misdemeanor
Fine of $1000 or 1 year imprisonment
Penalty for Third-Degree Felony
Fine of $5000 or 5 year imprisonment
Florida Real Estate Recovery Fund
Reimburse individual or business for monetary damages
Monetary Limits
$50,000 for one transaction, $150,000 on more than one transaction.
Fraud
Intentional deceit for the purpose to inducing another to rely on information to part with some valuable asset or legal right.