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TREC Complaint and Enforcement Process Flashcards

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

    Answer: 4 years from the date the violation occurred or was discovered

    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.

  2. TREC may close a complaint without disciplinary action if:

    Answer: Both A and B

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

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

    Answer: A landlord-tenant dispute not involving a licensee

    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.

  4. Under TREC enforcement, a 'reprimand' is:

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

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

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

    Answer: Inactive until the licensee affiliates with a new broker

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

  6. Which TREC sanction requires a licensee to complete specific educational courses as a condition of keeping their license?

    Answer: Probation with education requirements

    TREC may place a licensee on probation with mandatory education requirements, allowing them to keep their license provided they complete the required courses.