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Section 10177(e) Misuse of Trade Name
Only active members of the National Association of REALTORS® may use
the term REALTOR®. It is unlawful and unethical to misuse the terms
REALTOR® and/or Realtist or any trade name or insignia of which the licensee
is not a member.
Section 10177(f) Conduct Warranting Denial of License
Licensee conducted himself or herself in a manner that would have warranted
the denial of his or her application for a real estate license. This is a general
section of the Real Estate Law. Almost any act involving a crime or dishonesty
will fall within this section including the denial or suspension of a license issued
by another government agency.
Section 10177(g) Negligence or Incompetence
Licensee demonstrated negligence or incompetence while performing activities
for which a real estate licensee is required.
Section 10177(h) Failure to Supervise Salespersons
A broker is subject to disciplinary action if the broker, or the officer designated
by a corporate broker licensee, fails to exercise reasonable supervision and
control over the activities of the broker’s salespeople.
Section 10177(i) Misuse of Government Employment
Licensee misused government employment to gain access to records in a
manner that violates the confidential nature of records.
Section 10177(j) Dishonest Dealing
Licensee engaged in conduct which constitutes fraud or dishonest dealing.
Section 10177(k) Restricted License Violation
Licensee violated any of the terms, conditions, restrictions, and limitations
contained in any order granting a restricted license.
Section 10177(l) Inducement of Panic Selling
Licensee solicited or induced the sale, lease, or the listing for sale or lease
of residential property on the grounds of loss of value, increase in crime, or
decline in the quality of schools due to the present or prospective entry into the
neighborhood of people of another race, color, religion, ancestry, or national
origin. This is also called blockbusting or panic peddling.

