Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: ADDY D. ADLER
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Jul. 06, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, October 21, 2004.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA Aad
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE,
Petitioner, 2,
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vs. FDBPR Case N° 2002008992 .
ADDY ADLER, ( } 1 p) AY PL.
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real
Estate (“Petitioner”) files this Administrative Complaint against Addy Adler (“Respondent”) and
alleges:
ESSENTIAL ALLEGATIONS OF MATERIAL FACT
1. Petitioner is a state government licensing and regulatory agency charged with the
responsibility and duty to prosecute Administrative Complaints pursuant to the laws of the State of
Florida, in particular Section 20.165 and Chapters 120, 455 and 475, of the Florida Statutes and the
rules promulgated pursuant thereto.
2. Respondent is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida real estate sales
associate, issued license number 375685 in accordance with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes.
3. The last license issued was as a sales associate with Home Town Realty of Broward, Inc.,
55 Weston Road #103, Sunrise, Florida 33326.
4. Respondent is a licensed real estate sales associate in the state of Florida, and during
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January and February 2002 she was employed with Wimbish-Riteway Realty, Inc.
5. On or about July 25, 1997, Respondent was buyer’s agent for Reverend Tommy Park as
to property located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida. (hereinafter referred to as
property).
6. On or about July 25, 1997, Respondent was buyer’s agent for Reverend Tommy Park and
property listing described the property to contain 3550 square feet.
7. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent met with Reverend Tommy Park to list for
sale the property located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida.
8. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent caused to be published in the Multiple Listing
Service (MLS) that property located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida had 4500
square feet “under air.”
9. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent caused to be published in the MLS that
property located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida had golf course facilities, within
the subdivision of Cocoplum, where property is located. A copy of listing information is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1.
10. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent caused to be published in the MLS that
property located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida had access to 12 lighted tennis
courts within the subdivision of Cocoplum, where property is located.
11. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent caused to be published in MLS that property
located at 8800 Southwest 8th Street, Plantation, Florida had access to a Clubhouse and a restaurant,
within the subdivision of Cocoplum, where property is located
12. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent had more than 23 years of experience in the
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real estate business.
13. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent had lived within the subdivision of
Cocoplum for the past twenty years and was well informed as to the benefits provided to the
residents of the community of Cocoplum.
14. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent knew or should have known that residents
of the community of Cocoplum had to pay a membership fee to join the private golf course available
at Jacaranda.
15. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent knew or should have known that real estate
buyers have who live in a planned subdivision that have golf club(s) may enjoy a specific benefits
such as golf course, golf available, golf equity, golf purchase.
16. On or about October 10, 2000, Respondent knew or should have known that residents
of the subdivision of Cocoplum had no access to the tennis courts.
17. At all times material, Respondent knew or should have known that only members of the
private golf course at Jacaranda had such privilege.
18. On February 15, 2001, in reliance of the representations made by Respondent,
Complainant purchased the property for a price of $385,000.00.
. COUNT I
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of misrepresentation, culpable negligence, or
breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of Section 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
COUNT I
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of having advertised property or services in a
manner which is fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading in form or content in violation of Rule
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61J2-10.025 of the Florida Administrative Code and Section 475.25(1)(c), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Florida Real Estate Commission, or the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as may be appropriate, to issue a Final Order
as final agency action finding the Respondent(s) guilty as charged. The penalties which may be
imposed for violation(s) of Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes, depending upon the severity of the
offense(s), include: revocation of the license or registration or permit; suspension of the license,
registration or permit for a period not to exceed ten (10) years, imposition of an administrative fine
of up to $1,000 for each count or offense; imposition of investigative costs; issuance of a reprimand;
imposition of probation subject to terms including, but not limited to, requiring the licensee,
registrant or permitee to complete and pass additional real estate education courses; publication; or
any combination of the foregoing which may apply. See Section 475.25(1), Florida Statutes and
Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J2-24.001. The penalties which may be imposed for
violation(s) of Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes, depending upon the severity of the offense(s),
include: revocation of the license, registration, or permit; suspension of the license, registration, or
permit for a period not to exceed ten (10) years; imposition of an administrative fine of up to $5,000
for each count or offense; imposition of investigative costs; issuance of a reprmand; imposition of
probation subject to terms including, but not limited to, requiring the licensee, registrant, or permitee
to complete and pass additional real estate education courses; publication; restriction of practice;
injunctive or mandamus relief; imposition of a cease and desist order; or any combination of the
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foregoing which may apply. See Section 455.227, Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code
Rule 61J2-24.001.
SIGNED this ‘al dayot__ FEebCvu Oy , 2004.
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Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
By: Jason Steele
Director, Division of Real Estate
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
A. Santana, Senior Attorney
Florida Bar N° 0318360
Division of Real Estate
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation,
Legal Section - Suite N 801
Hurston Bldg. North Tower
400 West Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801-1757
(407) 481-5632
(407) 317-7260 FAX
AS/k
PCP: BB/PH 2/04
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that mediation under Section 120.573 of the Florida
Statutes, is not available for administrative disputes involving this type of agency action.
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that pursuant to this Administrative
Complaint you may request, within the time proscribed, a hearing to be conducted in this
matter in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes; that you have
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the right, at your option and expense, to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative in this matter; and that you have the right, at your option and expense, to take
testimony, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoena and subpoena duces
tecum issued on your behalf if a formal hearing is requested.
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that if you do not file an Election of Rights
form or some other responsive pleading with the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days of
receipt of this Administrative Complaint, the Petitioner will file with the Florida Real Estate
Commission a motion requesting an informal hearing and entry of an appropriate Final Order
which may result in the suspension or revocation of your real estate license or registration.
Please see the enclosed Explanation of Rights and Election of Rights form.
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BEL-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Southeast Florida Regional
ML: F359027 Be: 1333 OF: WIMBISH RITEWAY AREA:3870 AZON, STATUS: CS
AD; 88005W8 ST RP: LLP: LP $399,999
CT: BROWARD F#: 504108270630 CITY: PLANTAT? 2P: 33324 GEOAR: FPLA
ZN: RES LG: JACARANDA AREA 9 93.46 B THAT PT OF TRAC STYLE: R31 #I:2
Mc: TN: SE: & SD: 27 PN; MAP: ST: FL TYPE: SINGLE
DV. JACARANDA COUNTRY SN: COCO PLUM ESTATES MN:
GENERAL INFORMATION
LA: 3800 TA: 4500 YR:97— RS CONV: BED: 6 FBATH: 3 HBATH: 1 a
GARAG: 3 ATT CPT: WE: FACE: N FS: & Lf
PARK: DRIVEWAY PAVERS PARK RESTR; vy, ‘
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WTRFR: N VIEW: GARDEN POOL
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FLOOR: CERAMIC DINE: BREAKAR FORMAL
ROOMS; DEN UTIL-LAU
POOL: Y/BELOWG) SCREENED Pa PL:
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LARGER THAN TAX ROLLSG 4500SF UNDER AIR-CUSTOM POOL &SPA IN
SCREENED PATIO.2 MASTER BEDROOMS 1} UP & DOWNSTAIRS. TOP OF
THE LINE APPLIANCES! SEE ADDENDA FOR MORE DETAILS.
DIR: PINE ISLAND RD TO GATE HOUSE RD WEST TO COCO PLUM GATEHOUSE
ASK GUARD TO THE PROPERTY.
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INTER; CUSTMIRR FRENCHDR ROMANTUB VOLUMCEIL WALKCLOS
EQUIP: AUTOGRDR DISHWASH DISPOSAL DRYER ELECWHTR MICRO OWNBALRM
RANGE.-E SMOKEDET WALLOVEN WASHER
WNDW: VERTICAL RESTR: NONE
EXTER: SCRNPORCH LIGHTING OPENBALC
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SUBDV: GOLFCRSE GUARDGAT TENNIS MAINT:
HEAT: CENTRAL ELEC SPRINK: AUTO
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WTR: = MUNICIPL SEWER: OTHER
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TRMSCONS: CONV ASSUME: N_ DAV/SOH: §0
MPR: N HOA: Y FEE: $135.00 M DMV‘/ ASY: $0
TX: $6,995 TXYR: 99 TAX: HOMESTEAD TM: $0
OFFICE INFORMATION
LPID: 375685 LS: ADDY ADLER OPH: 954-659-9970 FAX: 954-659-9927
2PID: 2A: APH:954-792-3339 2PH:
LTy: ER ON: DR. PARKS ON#: 2AG:
URL: Info@)Wimbish.com PHOTO: 2TAKE DB:N WD:
EMAILA:addyadler@aol.com XCP; PHREC:
COBA: 3 COTB: 3 CONR: 3 VAR: N JA: N BRD:
SPEC: POSS: FUNDING IDX. ¥
OCCUP: OWNER SHOW: 24HRNOTIC ALARMON LD: {0/16/00 XD: 10/16/01
PREV STATUS: STATUS CHNG: 02/23/01 BK VOL: N13 Lh
PREV: PRICE CHNG: 12/11/00 ORIG LP: $282,000 BK.PG: 348 L2:
TNe: Y FABULOUS COCO PLUM IN JACARANDA COUNTRY CLUB FEATURES 2 GOLF COU}
Rmke 12 TENNIS COURTS. 24 HR GUARD GATED COMMUNITY.
MOBILE HOME DECAL; $2: SH: BRAND:
FEEINCL: Misc:
PENDING {CLOSED INFORMATION
PD: 01/16/01 CONTING: DM: 92 FURN: U CD: 02/20/01 SP: $385,000
TR: CONV CB: 1309 SPID. 0696455 85; FEDERER, DAVID Sl:
SPHD2: SS2: 82:
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TO SHOW 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED
*G BEDROOM 3 1/2 BATH *3 CAR GARAGE *2 STORY BEAUTY
*24 HOUR GUARD GATED COMMUNITY * GOLF CLUB *2 GOLF COURSES
*12 LIGHTEO TENNIS COURTS * CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT
*4506 SF UNDER AIR * CORNER LOT * LUSHY LANDSCAPED
“SURROUNDED BY 1/2 MILLION DOLLAR PLUS HOMES
*CUSTOM POOL HEATED SPA SCREENED ENCLOSURE
ENTIRE DOWNSTAIRS * 3 CAR GARAGE W/ELECTRIC
OPENERS *UPSTAIRS HAS S$ BEDROOMS 2 FULL BATHS
*INTERIOR LAUNDRY ROOM WITH 2 WASHERS _1 ORYER
*10 FT CEILINGS DOWNSTAIRS _FAMILY ROOM HAS ONE MIRRORED
WALL * CROWN MOLDING IN LIVING _DINING ROOMS PLUS CUSTOM
MIRRORS * LIGHTED ARCHES WITH GLASS SHELVES ~MUCH MORE
TO MAKE AN OFFER CALL anDY!
*COOL DECK AROUND THE POOL® 5 YR WARRANTY ON MARCITE fe
*KITCHEN WITH WASHED OAK OVERSIZED CABINETS Z 4
*BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR *TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCES Lp, of
*KITCHEN OESK, EAT IN BREAKFAST AREA * CERAMIC STONE FLOOR %
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ADDENDA fp E 3
| This 6 bedroom 3 % bath, 3-car garage, 2 story home isa
beauty!
Located on a lushly landscaped corner fot within a 24-
hour guard gated community that has a golf club, two 18-
hole golf courses, 12 lighted tennis courts, clubhouse and
restaurant.
This home features 4500 square feet under air, ceramic
stone floors encompassing the entire downstairs, 10 foot
ceilings, crown moldings in the ving and dining areas,
custom mirrors, and lighted arches with glass shelves! Also
featured is a Kitchen with washed oak, oversized cabinets,
Guilt in refrigerator, top of the Gne appliances, anda kitchen
desk, Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths! The
pool has a screened enclosure, cool deck, heated spa, and 5
year warranty on marcite. Also, there ts an interior laundry
room with 2 washers and 1 dryer.
Ifyou want to be surrounded by % million dollar homes,
call Addy and make an offer.
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Docket for Case No: 04-002334PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 25, 2005 |
Notice of Substitution of Counsel filed.
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Oct. 21, 2004 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 21, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Motion for the Department of Administrative Hearings to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 06, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 26, 2004; 9:30 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes, FL).
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Sep. 08, 2004 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by September 15, 2004).
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Sep. 01, 2004 |
Petitioner`s Motion for Continuance and Rescheduling Hearing, and Request for a Telephone Conference (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 15, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 15, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 9, 2004; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL).
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Jul. 15, 2004 |
Respondent`s Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 09, 2004 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Response to Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Agency referral filed.
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Jul. 06, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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