Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Oct. 01, 2009
Did the Respondent, Howard Klahr, fail to deliver or communicate appraisals of properties located at 5821 Southwest 20th Street, Miami, Florida and 2761-63 Southwest 31 Place, Miami, Florida 33133? Did Respondent, Howard Klahr, commit or make fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in his business relationship with Jane Asorey. What is the proper discipline, if any, to be imposed on Respondent, Howard Klahr (Mr. Klahr)?Clear and convincing evidence proved property appraiser who was paid in advance did not communicate appraisal and breached trust in a business transaction. $1,000 fine, 90-day suspension, 18-month probation with education, and restitution penalty.