Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: WILLIAM LENEVE AND WAYNE A. GERL
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: West Palm Beach, Florida
Filed: Jun. 09, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, September 26, 2000.
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Petitioner,
vs. DBPR Case N° 99-82203
99-82539
WILLIAM LENEVE AND
WAYNE A. GERL,
Respondents.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real
Estate (hereinafter "Petitioner" files this Administrative Complaint against William Leneve and
Wayne A. Gerl (hereinafter “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 § 20.165, Fla. Stat., Chapters 120, 455 and 475, Fla. Stat., and the rules
promulgated pursuant thereto.
2. Respondent William LeNeve is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida
real estate broker, issued license number 0500203 in accordance with Chapter 475, Fla. Stat.
The last license issued was as a broker c/o Real Partners Ltd., 350 S. Country Road #201, Palm
Beach, Florida 33480.
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Administrative Complaint
3. Respondent Wayne Gerl is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida real
estate salesperson, issued license number 0613380 in accordance with Chapter 475, Fla. Stat.
The last license issued was as a salesperson c/o Real Partners Ltd., 350 S. Country Road #201,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480.
4. In January of 1999, Respondents negotiated the sale and purchase of real property
owned by Richard Sulman (hereinafter “the seller”). The buyer was North Ocean Realty
Partners, A Florida Limited Partnership to be formed. A copy of the contract is attached hereto,
incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference as Administrative Complaint, Exhibit 1.
5. North Ocean Realty Partners is a limited partnership. The general partner is
Respondent LeNeve’s wife, Tamela Beason. A copy of the affidavit and certificate of limited
partnership is attached hereto, incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference as
Administrative Complaint, Exhibit 2.
6. Pursuant to the contract, the buyer placed a $5,000 earnest money deposit with the
agreed upon escrow agent R.E.A.L Partners. The parties to the contract also agreed that a
second deposit in the amount of $85,000 would be placed in escrow. On or about January 18,
1999 the buyer gave ‘the Respondents a check i in n the amount tof $90, 000. A A copy of the buyer’ s
: ‘check i is attached hereto, incorporated I herein and made ¢ a ‘part hereof by reference as
Administrative Complaint, Exhibit 3.
7. Respondents failed to disclose to the seller that Respondent LeNeve’s wife, Tamela
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Beason was the general partner in the partnership and the buyer of the property. Respondents
failed to provide a Notice of Non-Representation or other required agency forms to the seller.
8. Prior to the closing of the contract and pursuant to the terms thereof, the buyer
attempted to assign her right to purchase the property and listed the same for sale with
Respondents. A copy of the listing agreement is attached hereto, incorporated herein and made a
part hereof by reference as Administrative Complaint, Exhibit 4. Respondents were the listing
agents for the new listing. This second listing agreement was for $2,700,000. The contracted
price for the property was $1,800,000. Respondents failed to disclose this new listing to the
original seller.
COUNT I
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent William LeNeve i is guilty of concealment,
misrepresentation, dishonest dealing by trick, scheme or device, culpable negligence, or breach of
trust in any business transaction in violation of § 475.25(1)(b), Fla. Stat.
COUNT If
Based ‘upon the foregoing, Respondent Wayne A. Gerl is guilty of concealment,
- misrepresentation, dishonest st dealing by tm trick, scheme or device, culpable negligence, or breach of
trust: in nay business t transaction in n violation of 5 475, 2510, Fla. Stat.
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
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as final agency action finding the Respondent(s) guilty as charged. The penalties which may be
imposed for violation(s) of Chapter 475, Fla. Stat., 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 subj ect 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 § 475.25(1), Fla. Stat. and Rule 6152-
24.001, Fla. Admin. Code. The penalties which may be imposed for violation(s) of Chapter 455,
Fla. Stat., 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 § 455.227, Fla. Stat. and Rule 61J2-24.001, Fla. Admin. Code.
FDBPR v. William LeNeve
Administrative Complaint
Case No. 99-82203
, 2000.
SIGNED this Awe day of Apel
FILED
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Libel SE fupce”
Department of B nd
Professional Regulation
By: Herbert S. Fecker, Jr.
Director, Division of Real Estate
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
Andrea Perkins
Florida Bar N° 0943053
Senior Attorney
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation,
Legal Section - Suite N 308
Hurston Bldg. North Tower
400 West Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32801-1772
(407) 481-5632
(407) 317-7260 FAX
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that mediation under § 120.573, Fla. Stat, 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
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matter in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Fla. Stat.; 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.
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Phone: 561- 832-0222, Fax: 561-832-4944
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FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
1. SALE AND PURCHASE:
Richard Sulman
("Seller") and
North Ocean Realty Partners,
A Florida Limited Partnership to be Formed.
("Buyer”
Address:
1306 North Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach FL 33480
County: Palm Beach
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) agree to sell and buy on the terms and Conditions specified below the Property described as:
Tax ID No: n/a
together with all improvements and attached items, including fixtures, built-
Ceiling fans, light fixtures, attached wall-to-wall Carpeting, rods, draperies and
other items included in the Purchase are:
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other window coverings. The only
The following attached items are excluded from the purchase:
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PRICE AND FINANCING
2. PURCHASE PRICE: $ 1,800,000.00 payable by Buyer in U.S. Currency as follows:
(a) $ ———_3.000.00 Deposit received (checks are subject to Clearance) n/a
by. for R.E.A.L. Partners (“Escrow Agent")
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(b) $ 85,000.00 Additional deposit to be made by 3 days after contract signin
(c) $ —__—_________ 808 Total Financing (see Paragraph 3 below) (express as a dollar amount or
Percentage) o
(d) $ n/a Other: n/a
(e) $ —1.710, 000.00 Balance to close (not including Buyer's closing costs, Prepaid items and
Prorations). All funds paid at closing must be paid by locally drawn cashier's
check or official bank check, wired funds.
3. FINANCING: (Check as applicable) (a) Buyer will Pay cash for the Property with no financing contingency.
{b) This Contract is contingent on Buyer Qualifying for and obtaining (1) and/or (2) below (the
“Financing") by 45 days after si nin (if left blank then Closing Date or within 30 days from
Effective Date, whichever occurs first) ("Financing Period"):
(1) A commitment for new © conventional LJ FHA OVA financing for $ n/a
(2) Approval for Seller financing or assumption of mortgage (see attached addendum).
days from Effective Date (5 days if left blank) and will timely provide
i luired by the lender. Either Party may cancel
ith, jot obtain the Financing, {including meeting the
, OF (il) the Financing is denied because the Property appraises below the purchase
price and either Buyer elects not to proceed or the Parties are unable to renegotiate the purchase price. Upon
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CLOSING ,
YY: This Contract will be closed and the deed and possession delivered on
on_or before 4/15/99 ("Closing Date"), unless extended by other provisions of this Contract. The Property
will be swept clean and Seller's personal items removed on or before Closing Date. if on Closing Date insurance
deposit(s) will be returned afte’ :crow
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Paragraph 19. In addition to other expenses provided in this Contract, Seller and Buyer will pay the costs
indicated below. - :
(a) Selier Costs: Seller will pay taxes and surtaxes on the deed and recording fees for documents needed to
Cure title; certified, confirmed and ratified Special assessment liens and, if an improvement is Substantially
completed as of Effective Date, an amount equal to the last estimate of the assessment; up to n/a %
(1.5% if left blank) of the Purchase price for repairs to warranted items ("Repair Limit"); and up to
n/a % (1.5% if left blank) of the purchase price for wood-destroying organism treatment and repairs
("Termite Repair Limit"); Other: n/a
(b) Buyer Costs: Buyer will Pay taxes and recording fees on notes and mortgages; recording fees on the
deed and financing statements; loan expenses; pending special assessment liens; lender's title policy;
inspections; survey; flood insurance; Other: n/a :
(c) Title Evidence and Insurance: Check (1) or (2):
(1) Seller will provide a Paragraph og) owner's title insurance commitment as title evidence. &
Seller 0 Buyer will select the titie agent. & Seller J Buyer will pay for the owner's title Policy, search,
examination and related charges. Each party will Pay its own closing fees.
including tax search and lien search fees, and Buyer will Pay fees for title searches after closing (if any),
title examination and closing fees.
(d) Prorations: The following items will be made current (if applicable) and Prorated as of the day before
Closing Date: real estate taxes, interest, bonds, assessments, association fees, insurance, rents and other
(e) Tax Withholding: Buyer and Selter will comply with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act,
which may require Seller to provide additional cash at closing if Seller is a “foreign person" as defined by
federal law.
(f) Home Warranty: 0 Buyer O Seller & N/A will pay for a home warranty plan issued by
n/a at a cost not to exceed $ n/a - A home warranty
plan provides for repair or replacement of many of a home's mechanical system and major built-in applicances
in the event of breakdown due to normal wear and tear during the agreement period.
: PROPERTY CONDITION
6. INSPECTION PERIODS: Buyer will complete the inspections referenced in Paragraphs 7 and 8(a)(2) by
30 _ days (within 10 days from Effective Date if left blank) ("Inspection Period"); the wood-
destroying organism inspection by n/a
through inspection on the day before Closing Date or any other time agreeable to the parties,
7. REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE: Seller represents that Seller does not know of any facts that materially
Sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that
acceptable EPA standards, Seller May choose to reduce the radon level to an acceptable EPA level, failing
which either party may cancel this Contract.
(c) Flood Zone: Buyer is advised to verify by survey, with the lender and with appropriate government
agencies which flood the Property is in, whether flood insurance is required and what restrictions apply to
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, Buyer may
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Effective Date until closing, except for normal wear and tear ("maintenance requirement") and repairs required by
this Contract. Seller will Provide access and utilities for Buyer's inspections. Buyer will repair ail damages to the
Property resulting from the inspections and return the Property to its pre-inspection Condition. If Seller is unable to
complete required repairs or treatments prior to Closing, Seller will give Buyer a credit at closing for the cost of
the repairs Seller was obligated to make. Seller will assign ail assignable repair and treatment contracts to
Buyer at closing.
(a) Warranty, Inspections and Repair: .
(1) Warranty: Seller warrants that non-leased major appliances and heating, cooling, mechanical,
electrical, security, sprinkler, septic and Plumbing systems, seawall, dock and pool equipment, if any, are
and will be maintained in working condition until closing; that the structures {including roofs) and pool, if
any, are structurally sound and watertight; and that the Property has proper permits. Seller does not
treatments; nail holes, Scratches, dents, scrapes, chips and caulking in bathroom CeilingMwallsMooringftile/
fixtures/mirrors; and minor cracks in floor tilesWwindows/driveways/sidewalks/pool decks/garage and patio
floors,
(2) Professional Inspection: Buyer may have warranted items inspected by a person who specializes in
and holds an occupational license (if required by faw) to conduct home inspections or who holds a Florida
license to repair and maintain the items inspected ("professional inspector’). Buyer must, within 5 days
from the end of the Inspection Period, deliver written notice of any items that are not in the condition
warranted and a copy of the inspector's written report, if any, to Seller . If Buyer fails to deliver timely
written notice, Buyer waives Seller's warranty and accepts the items listed in subparagraph (a) in their
“as is" conditions, except that Seller must meet the maintenance requirement,
(3) Repair: Selier is obligated only to make repairs necessary to bring warranted items into the condition
resolve the differences, Buyer and Seller together will choose, and equally split the cost of, a third
inspector, whose written report will be binding on the parties. If the cost to repair warranted items equals
or is less than the Repair Limit, Seller will have the repairs made in a workmanlike manner by an
appropriately licensed person. If the cost to repair warranted items exceeds the Repair Limit, either party
may Cancel this Contract unless either Party pays the excess or Buyer designates which repairs to make
at a total cost to Seller not exceeding the Repair Limit and accepts the balance of the Property in its
“as is" condition.
(b} Wood-Destroying Organisms: “Wood-destroying organism" means arthropod or plant life, including
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(c) Waik-through Inspection: Buyer may walk through the Property solely to verify that Seller has made
repairs required by this Contract and has met the contractual obligations. No other issues may be raised as a
result of the walk-through inspection. If Buyer fails to conduct. this inspection, Seller's repair and
maintenance obligations will be deemed fulfilled.
9. RISK OF LOSS: If any portion of the Property is damaged by fire or other casualty before closing and can be
restored within 45 days from the Closing Date to substantially the same condition as it was on Effective Date,
Seller will, at Seller's expense, restore the Property and the Closing Date will be extended accordingly. If the
restoration cannot be completed in time, Buyer may accept the Property “as is" with Seller assigning the
insurance proceeds for the Property to Buyer at closing, failing which either party may cancel this Contract.
TITLE
10. TITLE: Seller will convey marketable title to the Property by statutory warranty deed or trustee, personal
representative or guardian deed as appropriate to Seller's status.
(a} Title Evidence: Title evidence will show legal access to the Property and marketable title of record in
Seller in accordance with current title standards adopted by the Florida Bar, subject only to the following title
there is no right of entry; current faxes; mortgages that Buyer will assume; and encumbrances that Seller
will discharge at or before closing. Seller will, prior to Closing, deliver to Buyer, Seller's choice of one of the
following types of title evidence, which must be generally accepted in the County where the Property is located
(specify in Paragraph 5(c) the selected type). Seller will use option (1) in Palm Beach County and option (2)
in Dade County.
(1) A title Insurance commitment issued by a Florida-ticensed title insurer in the amount of the
purchase price and subject only to title exceptions set forth in this Contract.
(2) An existing abstract of title from @ reputable and existing abstract firm (if firm is not existing, then
abstract must be certified as correct by an existing firm) Purporting to be an accurate synopsis of the
instruments affecting title to the Property recorded in the public records of the county where the Property
is located and certified to Effective Date. However, if such an abstract is not available to Seller, then a
prior owner's title policy acceptable to the Proposed insurer as a base for reissuance of coverage.
Seller will pay for copies of all Policy exceptions an update in a format acceptable to Buyer's closing
ransaction.
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Buyer waives this equirement in writing.
MISCELLANEOUS
of this Contract is the date on which the fast of the parties
initials or signs the latest offer. All time periods will
~~ be computed in business days (a "business day" is every calendar day except Saturday, Sunday and national legal
holidays). If any deadiine fails on a Saturday, Sunday or national legal holiday, performance will be due the next
business day. All time periods will end at 5:00 p.m. local time (meaning in the county where the Property is located)
of the appropriate day.
12, NOTICES: All notices will be made to the Parties and Broker by mail, personal delivery or electronic media.
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‘regarding any contingencié2ill render that contingency null and vold__id the Contract wilt be construed
as if the contingency did not exist.
13. COMPLETE AGREEMENT: This Contract is the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller. Except for
brokerage agreements, no prior or present agreements will bind Buyer, Seller or Broker unless
incorporated Into this Contract. Modifications of this Contract will not be binding unless in writing, signed and
14, ASSIGNABILITY; PERSONS BOUND: Buyer may assign this Contract without Seller's written consent.
The terms “Buyer,” "Seller," and "Broker" may be singular or plural. This Contract is binding on the heirs,
administrators, executors, personal representatives and assigns (if permitted) of Buyer, Seller and Broker.
DEFAULT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
16, DEFAULT: (a) Seller Defauit: If for any reason other than failure of Seller to make Seller's title marketable
after diligent effort, Seller fails, refuses or neglects to perform this Contract, Buyer may choose to receive a
Performance as per Paragraph 16 :-aa
(b) All other disputes: Buyer and Seller will have 30 days from the date a dispute arises between them to
© resolve the matter through mediation, failing which the parties will resolve the dispute through
neutral binding arbitration in the County in which the Property is located. The arbitrator may not alter the
Contract terms or award any remedy not provided for in this Contract. The award will be based on the
greater weight of the evidence and will state findings of fact and the contractual authority on which it is based.
if the parties agree to use discovery, it will be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the
arbitrator will resolve all discovery-related disputes. Any disputes with a Teal estate licensee named in
Paragraph 19 will be submitted to arbitration only if the licensee's broker consents in writing to become a
party to the Proceeding. This clause will survive closing.
(c) Mediation and Arbitration; Expenses: “Mediation” is a process in which Parties attempt to resolve a
ESCROW AGENT AND BROKER
17. ESCROW AGENT: Buyer and Seller authorize Escrow Agent to receive, deposit and hold funds and other
items in escrow and, subject to clearance, disburse them upon proper authorization and in accordance with the
terms of this Contract, including disbursing brokerage fees. The parties agree that Escrow Agent will not be liabie
to any person for misdelivery of escrowed items to Buyer or Seller , unless the misdelivery is due to Escrow
Agent's willful breach of this Contract or gross negligence. If Escrow Agent interpleads the subject matter of the
escrow, Escrow Agent will pay the filing fees and costs from the deposit and will recover reasonable attomeys' fees
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18. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; BROKER LIABILITY: Broker advises Buyer and Seller to verify all facts and :
representations that are important to them and to consult an appropriate professional for legal advice (for
example, interpreting contracts, determining the effect of laws on the Property and transaction, status of title,
foreign investor reporting requirements, etc.) and for tax, Property condition, environmental and other specialized :
advice. Buyer acknowledges that Broker does not reside in the Property and that all representations (oral, written
or otherwise) by Broker are based on Seller representations or public records unless Broker indicates personal
verification of the representation. Buyer agrees to rely solely on Seller, professional inspectors and
governmental agencies for verification of the Property condition, square footage and facts that materially
affect Property value. Buyer and Seller respectively will pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable |
attomeys’ fees at all levels, incurred by Broker and Broker's Officers, directors, agents and employees in connection i
19. BROKERS: The licensee(s) and brokerage(s) named below are collectively referred to as "Broker." Seller
and Buyer acknowledge that the brokerage(s) named below are the procuring cause of this transaction.
Instruction to Closing Agent: Seiler and Buyer direct Closing agent to disburse at Closing the full amount of the
brokerage fees as specified in Separate brokerage agreements with the parties and Cooperative agreements
between the brokers, unless Broker has retained such fees from the escrowed funds. In the absence of such
brokerage agreements, Closing agent will disburse brokerage fees as indicated below.
W. Lawrence LeNeve / Wayne Gerl n/a
Real Estate Licensee Real Estate Licensee
R.E.A.L. Partners, L.P. n/a
Broker / Brokerage Fee 5.08 00 Broker / Brokerage Fee: n/a
ADDENDA AND ADDITIONAL TERMS
20, ADDENDA: The following additional terms are included in addenda and incorporated into this Contract (check
if applicable):
‘A. Condo, isan, (1G. New Mort. Rates [I M. Housing Older Persons, OJ S. Sale of Buyer's Property
B. Homeowners’ Assn. On, As ts w/Right to Inspect On. Unimproved/Ag. Prop. Or. Rezoning
C. Seller Financing O1. Self-Inspections oO. Interest-Bearing Account Cu. Assignment
Co. Mort. Assumption Cy, Insulation Disclosure CIP. Back-up Contract. V. Prop. Disclosure Stmt.
&. FHA Financing Ck. Pre-1978 Housing Stmt. (LBP) C] a. Broker- Pers. int. in Prop. CJ otner
F. VA Financing CL. Flood insurance Reqd. OR. Rentals O other
21. ADDITIONAL TERMS: .
(1) Purchase is subject to Palm Beach ARCOM approval within sixty (60)days
Partners shall have the right to list the Property in the MLS and Place a
For Sale sign on the subject Property. (3)Change to Para.10(c): Buyer may,
within 20 days of Closing Date and at Buyer's expense, have the property
This Is Intended to be a legally binding contract. If not fully understood, seek the advice of an attorney
prior to signing.
OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
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Contract is signed by Seller and a copy delivered to Suyer no later than n am. Op.m. on
n/a
. this offer will be revoked and Buyer's deposit refunded subject to clearance of
funds. :
North Ocean Realty Partners, A Florida Limited Partnership to be Formed.
-121 Cypress Cove, Jupiter, FL 33458
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“By: Tamela A. Beason
SELLER DATE V lisfoq
Richard Sulman
1306 North Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL 33480
O Seller counters Buyer's offer (to accept the counter offer, Buyer must sign or initial the counter offered terms
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and deliver a copy of the acceptance to Seller by 5:00 p.m. on
Buyer's offer.
Effective Date: (The date on which the last Party signed or initiaied acceptance of the final offer.)
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CERTIFIGATE OF LIMITED WARTNERSHIP
OF:
‘NAME:
NORTH OCEAN REALTY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
350 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD, SUITE NO, 201 PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480
AGENT:
TAMELA BEASON
350 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD, SUITE NO. 201
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480
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MAILING ADDRESS OF , LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
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LATEST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION DATE:
JANUARY 19, 2019
NAME OF GENERAL PARTNER:
TAMELA BEASON
350 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD, SUITE NO. 201
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480
SIGNED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY 1999
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AFFIDAVIT OF CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned constituting all of the general partners of NORTH OCEAN
REALTY PARTNERS, LIMITED PARTNE
RSHIP, a Florida Limited Partnership, certify as
_follows: . .
The amount of capital contributions to date of the limited parmers is
$1000.
The total amount contributed and anticipated to be contributed by the
limited partners at this time is $1000.
This 19th day of January 1999
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
Under the penalties of perjury I declare that I have read the foregoing and that the
facts alleged are true, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
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This Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement (‘Agreement’) is batweean
f U Assumption of Existing Mortgage: Buyer may assume existing mortgage for $
w/ TRAN, Ftd LETS SS od
350 South County Rd. Suite 201
Paim Beach, FL 33480
Phone: 561-832-0222, Fax: 561-932-4944
” Exclusive Right of Bale Listing Agreamente can: ae
_FLORIDAASSOCIATION OF REALTORS@ coh isu aed
North Ocean Realty Partners
"Seller) and
(Sellar) & Partners, L.P., 305 South County Road, Suite 201, Palm Beach FL 33480
(Broker”).
1. AUTHORITY TO SELL PROPERTY : Seller gives Broker the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL the real and personal property
{collectively “Property") described below, at the Prica and terms described balow, beginning theisth day of
199
annuar (‘Termination Date"),
Upon full execution of a contract for sale and Purchase of tha Property, all rights and obligations of this Agreement will
automatically extend through the date of the actual Closing of the sales contract. Seller and Broker acknowledge that this
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
(a) Real Property Streat Addrass-
1306 North Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach FL 33480
Legal Dascription:
Osceola Way LT14 less WLY 103 FY/sLT 14a
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(b) Personat Property. including appliancas:
nea
See Attachment nla
(¢) Occupancy: Property (J is B ts not Currently occupied by a tenant. if Occupied, the iease term expires Bfa
3. PRICE AND TERMS: The property is offered for sale on the following terms, or on other terms acceptable to Seller:
(a) Price; n/a
fe) Financing Terms: LJ Cash C Conventional va CrHa Clotner Bla,
, Saltér Financing. Solter will hold a purchase money mortgage in the amount of $ aéa with the following
erms: :
plus an
assumption fee of $ . The_mortgage is for a term of nfa____ years beginning in Bla
al an interest rata of n/a % TI fixed Cl yarns (describe) n/a —
Lander approval of assumption C1 js required LJ jg not required CO) unknown, Notice to Seller:
for &n assumed mortgage for a number of years after the Property is sold. Check with yo
the extent of your liability. Seller will ensure that all mortgage payments and requi
You may remain fiadle
ur lander to determine
ired escrow deposits ara current
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(a} Advertise the Property as Broker deams advisable in newspapers, publications, computer networks and other media:
+ place appropriate transaction signs on the Property, including "For Sala” signs and “Sold” signs (ance Seller signs a sales
airaehe and usa Seller's name in connection with marketing or advertising the Property;
Place the Property in @ multiple listing service (' 8"), Seller authorizes Breker to report to the MLS this Hating
frionmeton and price, terms an financing information on any resulting sale for use by authorized Board / Association
members, MLS participants and subscribers: .
{d) Provide objective comparative market analysis information to potential buyers; and
[@) (Check if applicable) FI Use a lock bex system to show and accass the Property, A lock box does not ensure the
8 security; Siler is advised to secure of remove valuables. Seller agrees that the lock box is for Seller's benefit
cand fabeanee eniee Rérsons working through Broker ai Broker's focal Realtor Board / Association from all liability
and responsibility in connection with any fogs that occurs. (J Withhald verbal offara. Withhald all offers once Seller
accepts a sales contract for the Property.
(f} Act as a single agent of Seller,
+ Wee by purchase or any other meana of transfer. -
erty and make the Property available for Broker to show during reasonable times.
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'd) To indemnify Broker and hold Broker harmiess from losses, damages, costs and expenses of any natura, Including
attomey’s fees, and from liability to any person, that Broker incurs because of (1) Sellers negligence, representations,
“ misrepresentations, actions or inactions, (2) the use of a lock box, (3) the existance of undiaciosed material facts about
._ the Property, or (4) a court or arbitration decision that a broker who was not campensated in connection with a transaction
_ 18 entitied to compensation from Broker. This Clause will survive Broker's performance and tha transfer of title,
(8) To perform any act reasonably necessary to comply with FIRPTA (Internal Ravenue Code Section 1445). ,
(f) Make all legally raquired disclosures, including all facts that materially affect the Property's value and are not readily
observable or known by the buyer. Sellar cortifias and represents that Seller knows of no such material facta (local
government building code viclaiions, unobservable defects, ste.) other than the following:
Seller will immediatly Inform Broker of any material facts that arlae after signing this Agreement
(g) Consult appropriate professianals for related legal, tax, property condition, environmental, foreign reporting raquiraments
and other specialized advice. .
4. COMPENSATION; Seller will compensate Broker 93 specified below for procuring 9 buyer who is ready, willing and able
"to purchase the Property or any interest in the Property cn the tarms of this Agreement or an any other terms ecceptabie to
Seller. Selier will pay Broker as follows (plus applicable salas tax): .
(a) & % of the total purchase price OR § n/a , fa later than the date of closing specified in the sales
contract. However, clasing is nat a Prerequisite for Broker's fee basing earned. .
(b) n/a (% oF 5%) of the consideration Pald for an aption, at the time an option is created. [f the option ia
exercised, Seller will Pay Broker the paragraph 8(a) fae, laas tha amount Broker received under this subparagragh,
{c) ($ or %) of gross lease value as a leasing fee, on the date Seller enters into a lease or agreement
to tease, whichever Is soonest. This fea ia not dua if the Property Is or bacames the Subject of a contract granting an
exclusive right to lease the P, /,
(d) Broker's fea is due in the follawing circumstancas: (1) If any interest in the Property is transferred, whether by sale,
laage, exchange, governmental action, bankruptcy or any other means of transfer, ragardiess af whether the buyer is sacured
by Broker, Seller or any other Parson. (2) If Seller refuses or fails to sign an offer at the price and terms stated in this
Agreement, defaults on an Sxscuted sales contract or agrees with a buyer to cancel an Sxecuted sales contract, (3) Hf,
“within p/a___ days after Termination Date ("Protection Period"), Seller transfers or contracts to transfer the Property
or any interest in the Property to any prospects with whom Seller, Broker or any real estate licaneae communicated
regarding the Property prior to Termination Date. However, no fee will be due roker if the Property is relisted after
Termination Date and sold through another broker. :
(@) Retained Deposits: As consideration for Broker's services, Broker is entitled to teceiva R/a_ % of all deposits
that Sefier retains as liquidated damages for a buyer's default in a transaction, not ta exceed the Paragraph 6(a) fea.
7. COOPERATION WITH OTHER BROKERS: Broker's Sffice policy is to cooperate with all other brokers axeept when net
In Seller's best Intereat, and to offer Compensation to: Buyer's agents, whe represent the interest of the buyer and not
ihe Interest of Seller ina transaction, aven if compensated by Seller or Broker. 2-Subagents. L] Nonrepresentatives.
“Transaction brokers. CI None of th dove (if this box is checked, the Property cannot be placed in the MLS).
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SINGLE AGENT NOTICE
FLORIDA LAW REQUIRES tHAT REAL ESTATE LICENSEes GFERATING AS SINGLE AGENTS DISCLOSE TO
BUYERS AND SELLERS THEIR DUTIES. As a single agont,
and its associates owe to you the following duties:
1 Davait’. honestly and fairty;
2 .
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3. Confidentiality;
4. Obedience;
§, Full disclosure;
8. Accounting for ail funds; ;
7. Skill, care, and diligence in the transaction:
& Presenting all offers and counteroffers In a timely manner, unless a party has Previousty directed the licensee
se | ting; and
3 Diatteenn Meiting: an of residential | Property and are not readily
." BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP:
9. Disclosing all known facts that materially affect the v;
observable, ~
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8. CONDITIONAL TERMINATION: At Seller's request, Broker May agree to conditionally terminate this Agreement. if
. Broker agrees to conditional termination, Seller must aign a withdrawal @greement, reimburse Broker for all direct expenses
” incurred in marketing the Property and pay a Cancaliation fee of $ n/a plus applicable saleg tax.
Broker may void the conditional termination and Seller will Pay the fee stated in paragraph 6(a) less the cancellation fee
if Seller transfars or contracts te transfer the Property or py interest in the Property during the time Period from the date
of conditional termination to Termination Date and Protection Pertad, if appileabie.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: This Agreement will be Construed under Florida law. All controversies, claims and other matters
In question between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreament or the breach thereof will be Settled by first
attempting madiation under the rules of the American Mediation Association or other Mediator agreed upon by the parties. if
S _Thigation arises out of this Agreement, the Prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable attomey's fees and casts,
. «Unless the parties agree that disputes will be settied by arbitration as follaws: Arbitration: By initiating in the Space provided,
—Saller__) C__), isting Associate (__) anid L Broker (___) agree that disputes not resolved by medlation
€greed upon by the parties, Each party to any arbitration
costs and expenses, Including attomay’s Toon @nd will
| Agreement is binding on Sroker's and Seller's heirs, Personal representativas, administrators,
SucCaséars and assigns. Broker may assign this Agraement to another listing office, Signatures, initials and modifications
communicated by facsimila will be Considered as originals. The tarm “buyer” as used in this Aareement includes buyers,
tenants, exchangors, optionees and other categories of Potential or actual transferees.
North Ocean Realty Partners
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Authorized Listing Associate or Broker:
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Phone: 561-, 832-4944
By:
Signature W, Lawrence LeNeve
Copy, retumed to Sellar: on'th
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hdardized om sou ret be nue in Mee eATOR ee extensive riders of additions. ‘Thie form is avaliable for ane oa neat realestate fede and Is
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
EXHIBIT #7
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Docket for Case No: 00-002424
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 11, 2000 |
Final Order filed.
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Sep. 26, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 21, 2000 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 07, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by September 25, 2000).
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Aug. 07, 2000 |
Motion to Hold Case in Abeyance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 05, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions sent out.
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Jul. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference sent out. (video hearing set for August 25, 2000; 1:00 p.m.; West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, FL)
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Jun. 27, 2000 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Jun. 15, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Jun. 09, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jun. 09, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jun. 09, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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