Ethics and Professional Standards Flashcards

A Florida DBPR-licensed professional who witnesses another licensee committing fraud should do what according to professional ethics?

Answer: Report the conduct to DBPR or the appropriate licensing board

Professional ethics and, in some cases, Florida law require licensees to report known misconduct by other licensees to the appropriate regulatory authority.

Florida's anti-discrimination laws require DBPR-licensed professionals to provide services without discrimination based on which protected classes?

Answer: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status

Florida and federal fair housing and anti-discrimination laws prohibit licensed professionals from denying services based on protected characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.

Which ethical duty requires a Florida contractor to complete a job with the skill level reasonably expected of the profession?

Answer: Standard of care

The standard of care requires professionals to perform their work at the level of quality and skill ordinarily expected of a reasonably competent practitioner in their field.

A Florida real estate agent who steers buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on race is violating which law?

Answer: The Fair Housing Act

Racial steering violates the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits real estate professionals from directing buyers based on the racial composition of a neighborhood.

What does Florida professional ethics require when a licensee is unable to complete a contracted job due to unforeseen circumstances?

Answer: Notify the client promptly and take reasonable steps to minimize harm

When unable to fulfill professional obligations, ethical standards require prompt client notification and good-faith efforts to minimize the client's losses.

Which Florida statute primarily governs ethical obligations and professional conduct for all DBPR-licensed professions?

Answer: Florida Statutes Chapter 455

Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes serves as the overarching framework governing professional conduct, ethics, and disciplinary procedures for all DBPR-regulated professions.