Texas Attorneys Providing Real Estate Commission and License Defense
The local, state and national economy is struggling, with existing homes remaining on the market for months and the demand for new construction at much lower levels than in recent years. When you must deal with a complaint that has been filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission, the worries concerning your livelihood become even more amplified. With so much at stake, you should have an experienced real estate attorney by your side throughout the process.
Complaints by the Texas Real Estate Commission are reviewed according to the regulations established by the Texas Real Estate License Act. A complaint can be filed against real estate brokers, instructors and providers of real estate courses, timeshare developers, and real estate inspectors and may be based on the grounds of fraudulent dealings, negligent performance, brokering without a license, or even fraud. Ultimately, the Texas Real Estate Commission is responsible for protecting the best interest of the public in Texas.
The Disciplinary Process
The Enforcement Division of the Texas Real Estate Commission will determine if a possible violation of the Real Estate License Act has occurred. If an investigation is opened, both the complainant and person against whom the complaint was filed will be interviewed in order to reach an appropriate solution. Possible disciplinary measures include reprimand, suspension or revocation of license, and an administrative penalty of up to $1000 per violation. At any time, the licensee is entitled to request a hearing before the Commission if he or she believes his or her interests would be better suited to this forum.
It is important to note that the Texas Real Estate Commission does not serve to require a licensee to pay another person. Such disputes must be handled through civil action. However, the Commission did establish the Real Estate Recovery Trust Account and the Real Estate Inspection Recovery Fund in order to pay the financial judgments reached in civil court when the licensee cannot afford to meet these obligations himself.
You need an aggressive administrative law attorney by your side if you find yourself in defense of your real estate career. Such lawyers will be crucial in reviewing the complaint and developing the best possible defense on your behalf. With offices in Austin, the administrative lawyers with Bertolino LLP are well-versed in working with clients who must stand before a professional licensing board or commission. The real estate market is already tough, you should not have to add an additional complication by facing the complaint process all alone.
Contact a Texas Real Estate Commission Defense Lawyer at Bertolino LLP
If a state licensing board is conducting an investigation and your real estate license is on the line, our lawyers can help. Contact us by e-mail or call one of our offices. Call 512.476.5757 to reach our Austin office. In San Antonio, call 210.223.5553. To reach our Houston office, call 713.225.7474.
