Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Jan. 29, 1990
The issue in this case is whether the allegations of the Administrative Complaint are correct and, if so, what penalty should be imposed. On December 7, 1989, Petitioner filed an Administrative Complaint against Respondent. Respondent filed an Election of Rights disputing the factual allegations and requesting a formal hearing. The request was forwarded to the Division of Administrative Hearings which scheduled the proceeding. At the hearing, Petitioner presented the testimony of Raymond S. Farris, Samir Najjar, Robert Thornton, and Robert Miller, and had four exhibits admitted into evidence. Respondent testified on his own behalf. One joint exhibit was admitted. A transcript was filed on June 7, 1990. The Petitioner filed a proposed recommended order. Proposed findings of fact are ruled upon in the Appendix which is attached and hereby made a part of this Recommended Order.Realtor license revoked where terms of sale deposit were misrepresented and deposit funds were converted to realtor's personal use.