Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: R. D. ONDRIAS
Judges: DANIEL M. KILBRIDE
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: Feb. 13, 2009
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, May 22, 2009.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
EPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL BOARD
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSTNESS &
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE,
Petitioner,
Vv. CASE NO. 2008020489
R. D. ONDRIAS,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation,
Division of Real Estate ("Patitioner") files this Administrative
Complaint against R. D. Ondrias("“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, including Section 20,165 and Chapters 120, 455 and 475 of
the Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder,
2. Respondent is currently a Florida state certified general
veal estate appraiser having been issued license 2371 in accordance
with Chapter 475 Part II of the Florida Statutes.
3. The last license Lhe Slale issued to Respondent was as a
state certitied general real estate appraiser at 12731 World Plaaa
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Ln. Bld. 6 #83, Suite 1, Bt. Myers, Florida 33907,
4, Respondent’s mailing address as registered with Petitioner
ig 621 sw 2u%5 Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida 33991.
5. On or about February 26, 2008, Respondent entered into
contract to develop and communicate an appraisal for the property
commenly knewn as 2627 SW 41st Street, Cape Coral, Florida
(“Subject Property”).
6. On or about February 26, 2008, Kespondent was given a
check in the amount of $300,00 for the purpose of developing and
communicating the appraisal for the Subject Property, which was
negotiated. A copy of the negotiated check is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 1.
7. Respondent failed to develop the appraisal.
8. Respondent failed to communicate the appraisal.
9, Respondent failed to refund the $300.00, despite repeated
requests.
10. On May 19, 2008, on June 9, 2008 and again on June 27,
2008, Petitioner's investigator sent a letter to Respondent’s
registered mailing address with Petitioner seeking a complete copy
of Respondent's work file for the Subject Property. Respondent
failed to submit the requested work file. Copies of the letters
are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Administrative
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Complaint Exhibits 2, 3, and 4,
ai. Petitioner's investigator arranged an interview for
Respondent to attend personally on June 19, 2008, Respondent
failed to attend the interview.
12. On June 19, 2008, Petitioner's investigator sent a letter
to Respondent seeking attendance at an interview. Rospondent
failed Lo atLlend the interview. A copy of the letter is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Fehibit
5.
COUNT ONE
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent has failed to communicate
an appraisal without good cause in violation of Section
475,.624(16), Plorida Statutes.
COUNT TWO
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of fraud,
misrepresentation, concealment, false promises, false pretenses,
dishonest conduct, culpable negligence, or breach of trust in any
business transaction in violation of Section 475.624(2), Florida
Statutes.
COUNT THREE
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of having
obstructed or hindered in any manner the enforcement of Chapter 47/5,
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Florida Statutes or the performance of any lawful duty by any person
acting under the authority of Chapter 475, Florida Statutes in
violation of Section 475.626(1)(£), Florida Statutes.
WIEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Florida Real
Estate Appraisal Board, or the Department. of Business and
Professional Regulation, as may be appropriate, to issue a Final
Order as final ageney action finding the Respondent(s) guilty aa
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, registration,
or certificate; suspension of the license, registration or
cortiticate for a period not to excced ten (10) years; imposition
ef an administrative fine of up to 65,000 for each count or
offense; imposition of investigative costs; issuance ot a
reprimand; imposition of probation subject to terms including, but
not limited to, requiring the licensee, registrant, or certificate
holder to complete and pass additional appraisal cducation courses;
publication, or any combination of the foregoing which may apply.
Gee Section 475.624, Flerida Skatutes and Rule 6171-8.002, Florida
Administrative Code. The penalties which may be imposed for
violation(s) of Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes, depending upon
the severity of the offense(e), imelude: revocation of the license,
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regiatration, or certificate; suspension of the lidense,
registration, or certificate for a period not to exceed ten (10)
years; imposition of an administrative fine of up Lo $5,000 for
each count or oftense; imposition of investigative costs; issuance
of a reprimand; impogilion of probation gubject te terms including,
but not ‘limited to, requiring the licensee, registrant, or
certificate holder to complete and pass additional appraisal
educalion courses; publication; restriction of practice; injunctive
or mandamus reliet; imposition ot a cease and desist order; or any
combination ef the foregoing which may apply. See Section 455.227,
Fla, Statutes and Florida Administrati
Code Rule 6131-8.002.
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ATTORNEY FOR pEyeTTONSR
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Allison Carmine McDonald
Senior Attorney
Fla. Bar Wo, 148792
Division of Real Estate
Legal Section
400 W. Robinson Street, N801
Orlando, Florida 32801-1757
(407) 481-5632
(407) 317-7260 - FAX
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NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that mediation under Section 120.573 of
the llorida Statutes, is not available for administrative diaputes
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 of the Florida Statutes; that you have
the right, at your option and expense, to be represented by coungel.
or other qualified representative in thia matter; and that you have
the right, at your option and expenge, 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
Hlection 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 slate Appraisal. Board a motion requesting an informal hearing
and entry of an appropriate Final Order which may result in the
suspension or revocation of your seal estate license or
registration, Please see the enclosed Explanation of Rights and
Blection of Rights form.
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Division of Real Fstate
Thomas O'Uryant, Jr, Uirector
; 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 263
Pr ofessional FE Myer, Flarida 380
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Chuck Drago, Interim Secretary Charlie Crist, Governor
May 19, 2008
R. D. Ondrias
621 SW 11" Ter.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
RE: DBPR Case # 2008-020489
Dear Mr. Ondrias:
| have been assigned to investigate the recent complaint filed against you. Pursuant to the initiation of the
investigation { will need to obtain additional documentation from you. Please provide a true and accurate copy
of the appraisal as delivered to the client. Please provide a complete copy of your entire working file and
supporting data for this appraisal. Upon receipt and analysis of these documents additional data may be
needed to adequately invéstigale (he allegalion. These documents should be mailed to the address listad above
within ten (10) days. Note: If photocopies of the photographs of the subject and comparable properties are not
clear please provide duplicates of the original photographs.
‘The appraisal in question is: 2627 SW 41" St. Cape Coral, Florida 33914. The iender/clicnt is identified as
Mark Franzblau 2623 SW 41” SI. Cape Coral, Florida 33914.
Should you have any questions concerning this request or the complaint in general, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you in advance tor your cooperation.
Sinceraly,
Lasol, Lhe
Carol Labonte, Investigation Specialist |I
Division of Real Estate
Bureau of Enforcement
239-246-1114 (Voice)
239-338-2379 (Fax)
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Boeriakes
Cc] ? Thomas O'Bryant, Jr., Director
Business Mo 2206 Vietorla Avenue, Sulte 263
Professional rt. Myars, Clarida 32904
earn digs nage Phone: 239.938.2376 « Fax: 239,398.2379
SOU ECA Y
Chuck Drago, Interim Secretary Charlie Crist, Governor
June 9, 2008
R. D. Ondrias
621 SW 11" Ter,
Capa Coral, FL 33991
RE: DBPR Case # 2008-020489
Dear Mr. Ondriag:
| have been assigned to investigate the recent complaint tiled against you. Pursuant te the initiation of the
investigation t will need to obtain additional documentation from you. Please provide a true and accurate copy
of the appraisal as delivered to the client. Please provide a complete copy of your entire working [ile and
supporting dala for this appraisal. Upon teceipl and analysis of these documents additional data may be
needed to adequately invesligate lhe allegation. These documents should be mailed to the address listed above
within ten (10) days. Note: If photocopies of the photographs of the subject and comparable properties are nat
clear please provide duplicates of the original photographs,
The appraisal in question is: 2627 SW 41 st. Cape Coral, Florida 33914. The lender/clierd is identified as
Mark Franzblau 2623 SW 41" SL. Cape Coral, Florida 33914.
Should you have any questions concerning this request or the complaint in general, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Lawl, Jobe
Carol Labonte, Investigation Specialist II
Division of Real Estate ‘
Bureau of Enforcement
239-246. 1114 (Voice)
239-338-2379 (Fax)
ALMINISTRAZIVE COMPLA INT,
EXHIBIT 4e.
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enpyace «ol. Thomas O'Bryant, Jr., Director
Bu STO he) 2295 Victoria Avanua, Sulte 263
Professional Ft. Myers, Florida 33901
Kequlathor Phong, 299,338,296 + hax, 299,938,29/9
Chuck Drago, Interim Secretary Charlie Grist, Governor
June 27, 2008
R. 0. Ondrias
621 SW 11" Ter.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
RE: DBPR Case # 2008-020489 (Third Request)
Dear Mr. Ondrias:
| have been assigned to invesligale lhe recent complaint filed against you. Pursuant to the initiation of the
investigation | will need to obtain additional documentation from you. THIS IS THE THIRD REQUEST to picasc
provide a true and accurate copy of the appraisal as delivered ta the client, Please provide a complete copy of
your entire working file and supporting data tor this appraisal, Upon receipt and analysis of these documents
additional dala may be needed lo adequalely investigale the allegation. These documents should be mailed to
(he address lisled above within ten (10) days. Nole: If photocopies of the photographs of the subject and
comparable properties are not clear please provide duplicates of the original photographs.
The appraisal in question is: 2627 SW 41® St, Cape Coral, Florida 33914. ‘The lender/client is identified as
Mark Franzblau 2623 SW 417 St. Cape Coral, Florida 33914.
Should you have any questions concerning this request or the complaint in general, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Aaah Ff)
Carol Labonte, Investigation Specialist ||
Division of Real Estate
Bureau of Enforcement
239-246-1114 (Voice)
239-338-2379 (Fax)
AIAVUATS TROND OAL Chae ality
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Feb 13 2009 12:25
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Tati Depart! Division of Real Fstate
eine i Thomas O'Uryant, Jr, Direaclor
Bu a) la O5S ie We 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 263
Prey Faceidpyal Ft Myers, Florida 33001
Types feed pon see Phone: 299.246.1174 «Tax: 238.338.2378
RECTION
Chuck Drago, Interim Secretary Charlie Crist, Governor
June 19, 2008
R.D. ONDRIAS
621 SW 11™ TER.
CAPE CORAL, FL 33991
RE: DBPR CASE # 2008-020489
Dear Mr. Ondrias:
A complaint has been filed against your Real Estale Appraiser License. Several allempls have been made lo conlact
you which have been unsuccessful. You have failed to Keep your scheduled appointmicnt tor your interview on June 19,
2008 at 9:30 AM. You have also failed to submit the work file thal was recuested on May 19, 2008 and on June 9, 2008.
In order for tha Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board to consider your response to these allegations, | am scheduling
another appointment for you to appear and to bring the requested work file to the Ft. Myers Regional Office of the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation at the address listed below on:
“ MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008 AT 10:00 AM.
If you aré@ unable to make this appointment contact me at (234) 246-1114 to re-schedule it,
lf you would rather surrender your license than meet and discuss this complaint please sign the enclosed Affidavil Far
The Voluntary Surrender Of License, Registration, Certificate/Permit For Revocation, have it notarized and return it to
the address listed balow.
Failure to respond could result in further action being laken againgl your license.
Sincerely,
Lad Shr AO
Carol Labonte
investigations Specialist tl
Division of Real Ustate
Bureau of Enforcement
2795 Vicloria Ava.
Suite 263
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
298-746-1114
239..338-2379 fax
Enclosure: Affidavit tor the Voluntary Surrender of License
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Docket for Case No: 09-000828PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 22, 2009 |
Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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May 18, 2009 |
Petitioner`s Motion for Sanctions Against Respondent filed.
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May 01, 2009 |
Order to Show Cause.
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Apr. 30, 2009 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Compel Discovery Responses filed.
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Apr. 07, 2009 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for June 17, 2009; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Myers, FL).
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Apr. 06, 2009 |
Motion to Continue and Re-schedule Formal Hearing filed.
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Mar. 27, 2009 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Mar. 24, 2009 |
Order Denying Motion to Appear by Video Teleconference.
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Mar. 23, 2009 |
Motion to Appear by Video Teleconference filed.
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Mar. 03, 2009 |
Petitioner`s First Interrogatories to Respondent R.D. Ondrias filed.
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Mar. 03, 2009 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Filing Petitioner`s First Interrogatories to Respondent R.D. Ondrias filed.
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Mar. 03, 2009 |
Petitioner`s First Request for Production to Respondent R.D. Ondrias filed.
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Mar. 03, 2009 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Filing Petitioner`s First Request for Production to Respondent R.D. Ondrias filed.
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Feb. 24, 2009 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 24, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 16, 2009; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Myers, FL).
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Feb. 20, 2009 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Agency referral filed.
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