Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: ROBERT SCHIAVO
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: West Palm Beach, Florida
Filed: Oct. 25, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, December 27, 2006.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
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vs. : , FDBPR Case N° 2005057774
ROBERT SCHIAVO,
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 Robert Schiavo (“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
tules promulgated pursuant thereto.
2. Respondent is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida real estate sales
associate, issued license number 3071007 in accordance with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes,
3. The last license issued was as an active sales associate with Royal Poinciana Realty
Services, Inc., 1515 N. Federal Hwy. #300, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.
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4. On or about May 21, 2003, Respondent submitted to Petitioner an application for
licensure as a real estate sales associate. A copy of the application is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 1.
5. On the application, Respondent signed an attest statement:
Thave read the questions in this application and have answered them
completely and truthfully to the best of my knowledge.
6. The question on the application relating to a criminal background asked whether
Respondent had “ever been convicted of a crime, found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere (no contest), even if adjudication was withheld” and required the disclosure of individual
offenses.
7. To the question on the application relating to criminal background, Respondent replied
“No.”
8. Inreliance upon Respondent’s application, Petitioner issued areal estate sales associate’s
license to Respondent.
9. Respondent failed to disclose that on or about December 11, 2001, in the county court of
Palm Beach, Florida, Respondent was adjudicated guilty of retail theft and obstruction, both
misdemeanors. A copy of the certified court documents is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Administrative Complaint Exhibit 2.
10. Respondent failed to disclose that on or about July 2, 1999, in the county court of Palm
Beach, Florida, Respondent was adjudicated guilty of violation of probation, related to a driving
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Administrative Complaint
under influence, a misdemeanor. A copy of the certified court documents is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 3.
COUNTI
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent has obtained a license by means of fraud,
misrepresentation, or concealment in violation of Section 475.25(1)(m), Florida Statutes.
COUNT I
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent has failed to comply with the requirements of Rule
61J2-2.027(2) of the Florida Administrative Code and, therefore, is in violation of Section
475.25(1)(e), 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 areprimand;
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)
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Administrative Complaint
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.
SIGNED this a Nay of _<) uty , 2006,
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Department of Business [horphy
te, Professional Regulation
wt } nye coated By: Michael E. Murph:
meparinent of Professional Régaletie y Division Director y
Division of Real Estate Division of Real Estate
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FDBPR vs Robert Schiavo DBPR Case N° 2005057774
Administrative Complaint
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
Robert P. Blaesser, Jr.
Senior Attorney
Florida Bar N* 0626538
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
PCP: SWE/HF 7/06
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
Complaint you may request, within the time allowed by law, 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.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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Alternate Phone Number ot Fax Number
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“Under ine Federal Privacy Aci, disclosure of Sodal Securily numbers is voluntary unless spucifically raquirad by Federal statute, In this tistance, Social Security numbers are
mandatory pursuant to Title 42 United States Cada, Sactions 653 and 644; and Sections 455.203(9), 409-2577, and 409.2596, Florida Statutes. Social Security numbers ara
used fo allow efficient sersaning of applicants and licensees by a Tile IV-D child support agency to assure compliance with child support obligations, Social Security numbers
must also be recorded on all professional and occupational fcenso applications and will be used for licensee Identification pursuant to the Persona! Responsibllty and Wark
Opportunity Recancifiation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act), 104 PubL.193, Sec. 317.
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
R ighifiere, . REGULATION:
gnitNow NOTE - This form must be submitted as part of an
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= _APPLICANT INFORMATION.
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| : “__ QUESTIONS. *- .
Are you a current member in good standing. of the Florida Bar? Yes 0 No
| Are you a high school graduate or the holder of an equivalency certificate? es
Are you requesting mitual}ecagnition? From what state are you requesting mutual
Yes QO No recognition?
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Are you a Florida resident? No Q
(If no, please read and affirm | eyocable Consent to Service statements below by checking BOTH Items)
NOTE: (The following Irrevocable Consent to Service is applicable to non-resident applicants
only)
QO lagree, by becoming the holder of a Florida real estate license, to submit to the jurisdiction of the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Division of Administrative Hearings,
which agreement is irrevocable.
| agree, by becoming the halder of a Florida real estate'license, that the Director of the Division of
Real Estate and his/her successors in office shall receive service of all legal process issued against
me in any administrative or civil action or proceeding in this state, and process so served shall be
valid and binding, which agreement is irrevocable. | further agree to file with the Divisian of Real
Estate the desigriation of the name and address of the person to whom process served upon the
Division Director is to be forwarded and ta keep said designation current.
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PRIOR LICENSE: INFORMATIGN | : :
If you currently or ‘previously have held a business or professional Ticense/registration | in Florida or
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4. License/Registration Type State Date (Fram). | Date (To)
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License Number Name Used
2, License/Registration Type Date (From) Date (To)
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License Number ; Name Used
3. License/Registration Type , Date (From) | Date (To)
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License Number . Name Used
‘BACKGROUND INFORMATION: - _
1. Yes O No] t Have you ever been convicted of a crime, found guilty, or entered a “plea
(If yes, please of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, even if you received a
complete form withhold of adjudication? This question applies to any violation of the laws
0050-1) of any municipality, county, state or nation, including felony, misdemeanor
and traffic offenses (but not parking, speeding, inspection, or traffic signal
violations), without regard to whether you were placed on probation, had
adjudication withheld, were paroled, or pardoned. If you intend to answer
“NO” because you believe those records have been expunged or sealed
by court order pursuant to Section 943.058, Florida Statutes, or
applicable law of another state, you are responsible for verifying the
expungement or sealing prior to answering "NO", YOUR ANSWER TO
THIS QUESTION WILL BE CHECKED AGAINST LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL RECORDS. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION
ACCURATELY MAY RESULT IN THE DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF
YOUR LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS
QUESTION, CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OR CONTACT THE
EPARTMENT.
2. Yes'O No Has any judgment or decree of a court been entered against you in this-or
(lf yes, please any other state, province, district, territory, possession or nation, in which
complete form you were charged in the petition, complaint, declaration, answer,
0050-1) counterclaim, or other pleading with any fraudulent or dishonest dealing,
: fis there any such case or investigation pending?
3. Yes O No, Have you ever had an application for registration, certification, or
(If yes, please licensure in Florida or in any other jurisdiction denied, or is there now
complete form pending a proceeding or investigation to deny such an application?
; 0060-1)
4. Yes 0 No Has any license, registration or permit to practice any regulated
(lf yes, please profession, occupation, vocation, or business been revoked, annulled,
complete form stispended, relinquished, surrendered, or withdrawn in Florida or in any
0060-1) other jurisdiction, or is any such proceeding or investigation now
pending?
If you answered “YES” to questions 1-4 above, please provide the full details of any criminal conviction, lawsult ar
judgment, or administrative action including the nature of any charges, dates, outcomes, sentences, and/or conditions
imposed; the dates, name and location of the court and/or jurisdiction in which any proceedings were held or are
pending; and the designation and/or license number for any actions against a license or licensure application. Please
utilize form 0050-1 for your responses to questions 1 and 2 and form 0060-1 for your responses to questions 3 and 4.
If you have more than seven offenses to document on form 0050-1, attach additional coples of form 0050-1 as
necessary.
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Docket for Case No: 06-004142PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 27, 2006 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 22, 2006 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Nov. 22, 2006 |
Notice of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel (filed by J. Harwood).
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Nov. 14, 2006 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 14, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 19, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; West Palm Beach and Tallahassee, FL).
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Oct. 30, 2006 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Oct. 25, 2006 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 25, 2006 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 25, 2006 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Oct. 25, 2006 |
Agency referral filed.
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