sn SSE ER, ETERS RE TT STATE OF FLORIDA itt GEC 20 FP la: 34 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION... FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE, O C C/ ( AG wo - ¢¢ 5 Petitioner, vs. FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 2003075814 ROCHELLE C. SWINDLE AND TANGERINE GROUP, INC. t/a Central Florida Rental Results, Respondents. / a ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate (“Petitioner”) files this Administrative Complaint against Rochelle C. Swindle and Tangerine Group, Inc. t/a Central Florida Rental Results (“Respondents”) 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 Rochelle C. Swindle is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida real estate broker, issued license number 308701 in accordance with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes. The last license issued was as an active broker with Tangerine Group, Inc., 238 Wilshire FDBPR vs Rochelle C. Swindle FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 Administrative Complaint Blvd. #101, Casselberry, Florida 32707. 3. Respondent Tangerine Group, Inc. t/a Central Florida Rental Results is and was at all times material hereto a corporation registered as a Florida real estate broker having been issued license number 270596 in accordance with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes. The last license issued was at the address of 238 Wilshire Blvd. #101, Casselberry, Florida 32707. 4. Atall times material hereto, Respondent Rochelle C. Swindle was licensed and operating as qualifying broker and officer of Respondent Tangerine Group, Inc. 5. On or about August 6, 2003, Petitioner conducted an audit of the Respondents’ business accounts. A copy of the audit is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1. 6. Respondents maintained account number 2764630 with Fairwinds credit Union as an Owner’s Escrow account (“Escrow Account’). 7. As of the date of the audit, on or about August 6, 2003, the reconciled balance of Escrow Account was $9,559.70. A copy of the bank statement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 2. 8. As of the date of the audit on or about August 6, 2003, the total liability of the Escrow Account was $12,249.10. 9. As of the date of the audit, on or about August 6, 2003, the Respondents’ Escrow Account had a shortage of $2,698.40. FDBPR vs Rochelle C. Swindle FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 Administrative Complaint COUNT I Based upon the foregoing, Respondent Rochelle C. Swindle is guilty of failure to account or deliver funds in violation of Section 475.25(1)(d)1., Florida Statutes. COUNT II Based upon the foregoing, Respondent Rochelle C. Swindle is guilty of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses, dishonest dealing by trick, scheme or device, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any business transaction in violation of Section 475.25(1)(b), Florida Statutes. COUNT III Based upon the foregoing, Respondent Rochelle C. Swindle is guilty of failure to maintain trust funds in the real estate brokerage escrow bank account or some other proper depository until disbursement thereof was properly authorized in violation of Section 475.25(1)(k), Florida Statutes, COUNT IV Based upon the foregoing, Respondent Tangerine Group, Inc., is guilty of failure to account or deliver funds in violation of Section 475.25(1)(d)1., 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 FDBPR vs Rochelle C. Swindle FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 Administrative Complaint 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 (2001) 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 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; restriction of practice; injunctive or mandamus relief; imposition of a cease and desist order; or any combination of the foregoing which may apply. See Section 455.227, Florida Statutes (2001) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61J2-24.001. FDBPR vs Rochelle C. Swindle FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 Administrative Complaint SIGNED this _/ § day of over pec , 2003. Department of Business and Professional Regulation By: Jason Steele Director, Division of Real Estate ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Jason W. Holtz, Senior Attorney Florida Bar N° 304890 FILED Department Of Professional Regutatig F Division of Real Estate. ree JCW/k PCP: NH/LJ 11/03 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 NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS PLEASE BE ADVISED that mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes is not available for administrative disputes involving this type of agency action. PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that pursuant to this Administrative FDBPR vs Rochelle C. Swindle FDBPR Case N° 2003075813 Administrative Complaint 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, Florida Statutes; that you have 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. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE El Prey OFFICE INSPECTION & ESCROW/TRUST ACCOUNT AUDIT F rl alt fo? M08 LEC 29 P 12: 4O LICENSE # OF BROKERAGE PHONE NUMBER ce 270579 0) - 35.2- Foo zip STREET ADDRESS 233 wy, OFFICE (RULE 61.12-10.022 & .023) REQUIRED OFFICE SIGN (RULE 61J2-10.024) AGENCY OR TRANSACTION BROKER DISCLOSURE (RULE 61J32-10.036 & .037) STATEMENT RECONCILIATIONS (RULE 61,2-14.012 SALES: TOTAL TRUST LIABILITY ra loo? RECON. BANK BALANCE : (SHORT(OVER) AMOUNT bie Aca SECURITY DEPOSIT: TOTALTRUSTLIABILITY 2. 39 RECON BANK BALANCE 24,4 fe. 07 (SHORT/OVER) AMOUNT aera 12344.10 RENTAL DISTRIBUTION: TOTAL TRUST LIABILITY RECON BANK BALANCE g £54.20 4 0 REMARKS: 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO MY SALES ESCROW/TRUST ACCOUNT(S) AND MY RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT(S) HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE INVESTIGATOR. THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THIS DATE AND THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED. I WILL TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION Ne DAY: PROVIDE DBPR WITH PHOTOS, SKETCHES AND DOC NTATION OF THE °° ICTIVE By ‘AKEN. wovogh ttle CO tell YYLE. secrmmane a. Ys OF | CITATIONISSUED YES On LAINT DOCKETED/{E9 NO — 0758143 . NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE YES_____ NO 2623-075 gig Pursuant to s. 455.225 (3), F.S., the Commission sets forth rules which are considered minor violations for which the DBPR shall provide a licensee with a notice of noncompliance. A violation of a rule is considered minor violation ifit does not result i im economic or physical harm toa Person or adversely affect the public heaith, safety, or welfare or create a significant pits i) issued fc of. r violation. VIOLATION: CORRECTIVE ACTION: _ ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT a HIBIT #___! | EXHIBIT EXHIBIT PAGE \O PAGE { OF STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION © DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE Addendum to Office Inspection Report - ff . pS Sales Pending Date prepared GLL/OS _. Nee ee : Name of Seller Name of Buyer Date Binder Amount to Date Deposited in Amount Held in (ast name only) (last name only) Received Deposit(s) Escrow or ‘Trust Escrow or Trust FC. , LLC AHvebins Cle [63 72 FOO 6[2oZ [409 AD [ ot : 1 = (List Outstanding Checks on Back Side) Outstanding Checks Total from other side Payable to : Date of Check: Check Number Amount of Check cA : AID {IL KHIBI PAGE Total Broker K Se siud) le. License No. (Se 50920 / Combined Total /@07 ee Bank Fa iwrdS ret t+ Ohiow | Escrow / Trust Account Name and Account No.__ 2% IEE Verifiedby teste wee Man Share L£Scvx Investigator Signature and Code _\ fn -— CB ~ Bank Balance Vib ve Explain Variations of Totals Below 51. 0? Reolte$ Qu ‘3 \ | | i i i Department or Business & ProressionaL REGULATION Division of Real Estate . Property Management Iscrow Account Audit Date Prepared. YC Ox SECURITY OTHER DATE OF TOTAL IN PROPERTY ADDRES DEPOSIT : DEPOSITS DEPOSIT ESCROW yer a) 7 —— ee a a 3 . ie) Bank Farr ww Credif Uuion Total Y 3. Go | Investigator’s Signature & Code_ U cA. . sc ak ; Account Name __; 264620 . . Account Number fipe t Tq Gres anf ESI » — od OUTSTANDING CHECKS: _ PAYABLE TO DATE OF CHECK CHECK NUMBER ——— —__—_§_ ¢ U2. Total from other side ZY Y x0. a8 AMOUNT OF CHECK Total Combined total Y YR vod Bank balance # 4 (30,00 Pepost ae fret 250.60 dees Explain variations of totals below: a Z1 Y30_od a - EXHIBIT_. ’ * vA . FAIRWIND. Credit Union Financial Seiutions for Your World 3075 N. Alafaya Trait + Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 277-5045 * www.falrwinds.org NOTICE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION TANGERINE GROUP, INC OWNERS ESCROW ROCHELLE C SWINDL ROCHELLE A SWINDLE 238 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 101 CASSELBERRY FL 32707-5362 3 - 1940 LaaVdoenL eM snabMTocaLovebalsdocaDDeadfaseclalectl desde MAIN SHARE Suffix 0 BUSINESS CHECKING Suffix 2 ASTERISK NEXT TO TRANSACTION DATE INDICATES THE DATE SHOWN 1 No. : L6JUL Drafts «~---|- Your balance at the beginning of the per 31JUL DIVIDEND through 31JUL2003 ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD EARNED: Average Daily Balance: 2764630. O1lJUL DEPOSIT Your new balance on 31JULO3....-.+--sseeseeece Dividends Paid To You In 2003 On Suffix 0 OlJUL DBA CHECKING FEE MISCELLANEOUS SHARE FEE 1 @ $12.00 O3JUL O30UL O7JUL O7JUL ogJUL LOJUL 14JUL 15JUL DEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT 18JUL 230UL DEPOSIT “? WITHDRAWAL WITHDRAWAL TRANSFER DEPOSIT TRANSFER WITHDRAWAL ~~ my RET ITEM sit H Rp se 4 RET: ITEM FR MYRTALIZ R 23JUL - 24JUL 30JUL DEPOSIT DEPOSIT - | Transfer -'STS'! 775.00 30JUL ‘DEPOSIT f 31JUL DEPOSIT 31JUL | DEPOSIT 11186* 11195* 1284.22 11204* 1855.50 11207% 225.00 11208 125.00 11209 242.62 11210 889.80 11211 825.00 11212 542.54 11213 575.00 11214 1330.00 11216* 875.00 11217 80.00 11218 434.08 11219 702.54 11220 939.69 WITHDRAWAL, RET IT 877-50" xx Continued on page 2. wit K RIGUEZ NSF EM FEEL Ai, 7 10 from, a cte UI “107 ACCOUNT NUMBER 2764630 P| on guzos | sazyzos STATEMENT PERIOD SOCIAL SECURITY NO. Sols oT I fora new.auto? FAIRWINDS PAGE 1.07 = - 1.20% FOR A 31 DAY PERIOD 1053.11 Balance at the beginning of the period.... Additions and miscellaneous withdrawals: O1JUL A-18029 P ...Amt: $1700.00 ORLANDO O1JUL DEPOSIT ORLANDO HOUSING (SECTIONS ) 276462071 wl eee es) HOUSING 652.50 3.82 1053.11 1054.18 1054.18 $ (SECTIONS) 1700.007 2425.00 SUN 12.00.“ 3000.00” 4629.50 ie 2 = a a 2 oO ro) Lud = kK < f= my RA 12287.24 Tu ap LZ OF my iver Hi PAGE ——— § THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOT THE TRANSACTION DATE. j fast Pggge De Financial and Tax Summary on rvreenit 288 Bc 29 : fas free aff FR ee seers . FAIRWIND Credit Union 2764630 | O1JULO3 | 31JUL03 [From ~~" “v5 SOCIAL SECURITY NO. STATEMENT PERIOD Financial Sotusions for Your World 3075 N. Atafaya Trail « Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 277-5045 « www. fairwinds.org NOTICE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION TANGERINE GROUP, INC OWNERS ESCROW ROCHELLE C SWINDL ROCHELLE A SWINDLE 238 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 101 CASSELBERRY FL 32707 Doo Q Drafts | ITEM------ AMOUNT-~~-DATE---—-~----~ ITEM----~- AMOUNT---—DATE- fog "ys 11241% 712.50 1T7JUL 11253 75.00 17JUL. | O| 11242 588.50 24JUL 11255* 503.50 liJUL -” 11243 877.50 16JUL 11256 905.00 17JUL 11244 1250.00 15JUL 11257 537.18 14JUL 11245 787.50 14JUL 11258 521.22 28JUL 11246 967.50 210UL 11259 60.00 21JUL 11247 559.50 22JUL 11260 800.00 i6JUL 11248 476.00 14JUL 11262* 550.00 17JUL 11249 1108.61 14JUL 11263 463.55 28JuUL 11250 2337.75 173UL 11264 808.00 23JUL 11251 620.69 283UL 11266* 225.00 28JUL 11252 30.00 11JUL 11267 525.00 313UL (* next to number indicates skipped numbers) 65 Withdrawals = 38417.20 15 Deposits = 35689.66 60 Checks Cleared Your new balance on BLTULO3. eee cece eee ee cece ccc ee ces c ene e dS 9559.70 Dividends Paid To You In 2003 On Suffix 2 00 Your total Checking balances Your total Share balances..... 1,054.18 ee ay Financial Summary YTD Tax Summary. YEAR-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR TAX PURPOSES: Total non-IRAdividends earnedy tama oe witey (May be reported “tofIRS as inte tHis'calendar, year) ..$ 3.82 . f Pen a) e ce: 4 Ky : 0 . ‘ vf SOMPLAINT Arora Audit “y EXHIBIT #_L_ PAGE ___-_-—s OF:« | ASTERISK NEXT TO TRANSACTION DATE INDICATES THE DATE SHOWN 1S THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOT THE TRANSACTION DATE, EXHIPIT \ DARKE yy

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