Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Apr. 05, 1983
The ultimate issues to be resolved in this proceeding are whether the Respondent has committed violations of provisions of law that regulate licensed real estate salesmen and brokers and, if so, what disciplinary action should be taken. The Petitioner contends that Respondent unlawfully caused a document to be recorded in the Public Records of Brevard County in violation of the provisions of Section 475.42(1)(j), Florida Statutes. The Respondent concedes that the document that was filed in the Public Records of Brevard County should not have been filed, but denies that the Respondent intended the filing to be malicious, or for the purpose of collecting a commission or coerce the payment of money, or for any other unlawful purpose.Respondent recorded document that operated to force seller to sell property to pay his commission contrary to statute. Recommend suspension.
