Robert D. Ross, Continental Realty Services, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 42, No. 66, of the April 5, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. The Commission considered the Petition at a duly-noticed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Real Estate Commission

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61J2-10.028Kickbacks or Rebates

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Florida Real Estate Commission has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Robert D. Ross, Continental Realty Services, Inc. on June 10, 2016. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:

The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 42, No. 66, of the April 5, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. The Commission considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on April 19, 2016. The Petitioner sought the Commission’s interpretation of Section 475.25(1)(h) F.S., and Rule 61J2-10.028, F.A.C., and whether it was legal to pay a homeowner for a listing upon signing of the listing agreement. The Commission denies the petition because of the potential antitrust implications that could arise if the Commission issued an Order.

A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Juana Watkins, Division Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801.