TREC TREC Complaint and Enforcement Process 3

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for filing a complaint with TREC regarding a real estate transaction?

Accepted Answer

4 years from the date the violation occurred or was discovered

Answer

Under Texas law, TREC complaints related to a real estate transaction generally must be filed within four years of the date the alleged violation occurred or was discovered.

Question 2

TREC may close a complaint without disciplinary action if:

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Answer

TREC may close a complaint if the complainant withdraws it or if investigation reveals insufficient evidence of a license law or rule violation.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a violation that TREC would NOT have jurisdiction to investigate?

Accepted Answer

A landlord-tenant dispute not involving a licensee

Answer

TREC's jurisdiction covers licensed real estate professionals — disputes purely between landlords and tenants that do not involve a licensee fall outside TREC's authority.

Question 4

Under TREC enforcement, a 'reprimand' is:

Accepted Answer

An official written censure that becomes part of the licensee's public record

Answer

A reprimand is a formal written censure that is placed in the licensee's public disciplinary record, even though the license remains active.

Question 5

If a licensee's sponsor broker dies or closes their brokerage, the licensee's license status becomes:

Accepted Answer

Inactive until the licensee affiliates with a new broker

Answer

Without a sponsoring broker, a salesperson's license becomes inactive — they may not conduct real estate activities until affiliated with a new, active broker.

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC - Texas Real Estate Commission Practice Test

TREC TREC Complaint and Enforcement Process 3