Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: CRISTAL COLEMAN
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Key Largo, Florida
Filed: Jun. 18, 2009
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Monday, November 23, 2009.
Latest Update: Apr. 06, 2010
Summary: The issues in these cases are whether Respondent, Cristal Coleman, committed the violations alleged in two separate four- count Administrative Complaints filed with the Petitioner Department of Business and Professional Regulation on April 17, 2009, and, if so, what disciplinary action should be taken against her Florida real estate associate license.Petitioner failed to prove the essential allegations of fact of the Administrative Complaint. Recommended dismissal of the Administrative Complain
Summary: The issues in these cases are whether Respondent, Cristal Coleman, committed the violations alleged in two separate four- count Administrative Complaints filed with the Petitioner Department of Business and Professional Regulation on April 17, 2009, and, if so, what disciplinary action should be taken against her Florida real estate associate license.Petitioner failed to prove the essential allegations of fact of the Administrative Complaint. Recommended dismissal of the Administrative Complaint.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE,
Petitioner,
v. DBPR Case N° 2008048014
CRISTAL COLEMAN,
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 Cristal Coleman (“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
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693909 in accordance with Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes.
3. The last license issued was as an involuntary inactive
sales associate at 94500 Overseas Hwy. #411, Key Largo, Florida
33037.
4. For the period from January 4, 2005 until March 31, 2008,
Respondent was duly registered as a sales associate with Cristal
Clear Realty, LC d/b/a Waterfront Resort Realty. A copy of the
licensing record is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Administrative Complaint Exhibit 1.
5. Respondent knew or should have known that Cristal Clear
Rentals, LLC is a Florida Limited Liability Company registered with
the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. A copy
of the corporate licensing is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 2.
6. On or about December 5, 2007, Respondent became sole
Manager for Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC. A copy of the corporate
record is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Administrative
Complaint Exhibit 3.
7. Respondent knew or should have known that Cristal Clear
Rentals, LLC, is not now, nor was at any time materials herein,
registered as a licensed brokerage in the state of Florida.
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8. Prior to becoming Sole Manager and Managing Member of
Cristal Clear Rentals LLC Respondent was the property manager for
Cristal Clear Rentals LLC rental properties.
9. On or about March 10, 2005, Richard Bloom entered into a
property management agreement, for the property located at 730
Fleming Street, Key West Florida (Subject Property) with The Real
Estate Company of Key West, Inc. Said agreement provided for The
Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc. to collect security deposits,
accept or deny tenant applications, and negotiate issues that come
up. Said agreement also provided compensation to The Real Estate
Company of Key West, Inc. for their services. A copy of the
agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Administrative Complaint Exhibit 4.
10. The Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc. was acquired by
Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC in 2006, along with the property
management agreement for 730 Fleming Street, Key West Florida.
11. On or about November 29, 2007, Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC
entered into a lease for the Subject Property for the period from
December 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008, for the monthly rent of $2,200
with Blair Nelson, Jill Fields and Wendy Carlisle (Tenants). The
lease provided that a security deposit of $2,200 would be rolled
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from the previous lease. A copy of the lease is attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 5.
12. Respondent collected rent from Tenants during the rental
period.
13. On or about May 6, 2008, Respondent communicated to
Landlord that there were no funds to pay Landlord for any rental
payments or security deposits collected from Tenants but not paid
to Landlords. A copy of the communication is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 6.
14. On or about May 7, 2008, Landlord requested the return of
his security deposit and last month of rent payment for Subject
Property. A copy of the communication is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 7.
15. Respondent failed to return the security deposit to the
Tenants or to the Landlord or place a claim for damages to the
Subject Property.
COUNT ONE
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent 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.
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COUNT TWO
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of failure to
account or deliver funds in violation of Section 475.25(1) (d)1.,
Florida Statutes.
COUNT THREE
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of aiding,
assisting, procuring, employing, or advising any unlicensed person
or entity to practice a profession contrary to Chapter 455, 475 or
the rules of the Petitioner in violation of Section 455.227(1) (j),
Florida Statutes.
COUNT FOUR
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent is guilty of having
operated as a broker while licensed as a sales associate in
violation of Section 475.42(1) (b), Florida Statutes and, therefore,
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
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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 $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 permittee 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
6132-24.001. 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 permittee to complete
and pass additional real estate education courses; publication;
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restriction of practice; injunctive or mandamus relief; imposition
of a cease and desist notice; or any combination of the foregoing
which may apply. See Section 455.227, Florida Statutes and Florida
Administrative Code Rule 61d02-24.001.
Signed this &9 day of ax , 2009.
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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
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PCP: RD/NH 2/09
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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 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 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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: Bus Dananments Division of Real Estate
. Thomas O'Bryant, Jr., Director
Bu ‘| n es . 400 West Robinson Street, N801
Professi A5 | _ Orlando, Florida 32801-1757
: Reg ula fl on : 407.481.5662 + Fax: 407.317.7245
Charles W. Drago, Secretary
CERTIFICATION
1, THOMAS W. O’BRYANT, JR., DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REAL ES , DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE SEAL IS THE AUTHENTIC
SEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THAT THE RECORD BELOW SETS FORTH ACTIVITIES OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION
OF REAL ESTATE.
Cristal Renae Coleman, Sales Associate, License #SL — 693909
That on September 15, 2000 Cristal Renae Coleman passed the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
examination; ,
That from Sepotember 15, 2000 to September 20, 2000 her license was in an inactive status.
That on September 20, 2000 the Department of Business and Professional Regulation received a 400.5
status change form from Century 21-Sunbelt Realty #1, Inc., license number CQ 1006201, located at 13640
Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912 registering Cristal Renae Coleman as a sales associate;
That on September 20, 2000 the Department of Business and Professional Regulation received a 400.5
status change form from Century 21-Sunbelt Realty #1, Inc., license number CQ 1006201, located at 13640
Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912 removing Cristal Renae Coleman as a sales associate;
That from September 20, 2000 to June 20, 2002 her license was in an inactive status.
That on June 20, 2002 the Department of Business and Professional Regulation received a 2050 status
change form from’ R.D. G. FLA ‘Group, Inc., license number CQ 1007492, located at 12800 University Drive,
Suite 400, Fort Myers, Florida 33907 registering Cristal Renae Coleman as a sales associate;
That on January 4, 2005 Cristal Clear Realty, LLC doing business as Waterfront Resort Realty license
number CQ 1020607, located at 81581 Old Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036 registered Cristal Renae
Coleman as a sales associate using the Department of Business and Professional Regulation internet
services;
That effective March 31, 2008 Cristal Clear Realty, LLC doing business as Waterfront Resort Realty
license number CQ 1020607, located at 81581 Old Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036 became invalid due to
non renewal of the real estate license for the qualifying broker Fred D. Clark, license number BK 3106311;
That from March 31, 2008 to the Present said licensee is invalid due to no employing broker, or no filing
of request to remain a sales associate under another broker
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
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LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FARLRIT 7r —
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Disciplinary Actions
There is no record of any disciplinary action against Cristal Renae Coleman.
Certified at Orlando, Florida this 6th day of November 2008.
Thomas W. O’Bryant, Jr., Direc
Division of Real Estate
vision of Real Estate
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT.
9/9/2008 : www.sunbiz.org - Department of State.
Detail by Entity Name
Florida Limited Liability Company
CRISTAL CLEAR RENTALS, LLC
<3) Elling Information USWA Gh Ow Bom at age Lm RL, afc
Document Number 106000056041
FET Number 205122328
‘Date’ Filed 06/01/2006
Fl.
ACTIVE
LC AMENDMENT
12/10/2007
Registered Agent Name & Address
LONE, DANIELS -—
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MORADA FL 33036 US
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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
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Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC
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(A Florida Limited Liability Company)
FIRST: The Articles of Organization were filed on 260112006 —___ and assigned
document number 06000056041
SECOND: This amendment is submitted to amend the following:
Remove F Dave Clark and David W Schwarz as Managers ar and rskacew with Cristal Coleman.
Gastal Coleman wi be the 1e-only Manager af ‘the Company, -
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: _ EXHIBIT #_ 3 ee
oo ESS AGE ORES
Be) The Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc.
po ~ 701 Simonton Street -
_...Key. West, FL 33040
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
pate Iro LOS owner: MELWAAQ 5 BLOOM SSNHBZR-S6- 7277
Property Address:"] 3 O : Sk. ___ Key West, FL 33040
Owner’s Address: \“4~C Wr«~o — S3c Kan \ otk a 3300 ..
AGENCY: The Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc. is hereby designated as the exclusive agent for the
owner for the purpose of managing and renting the above designated property, located in Monroe County,
Florida.
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TERM: This agreement shall begin on s\elos and end on>\(0| Ol. Itshall
automatically renew for additional years unless either party requests otherwise by biving thirty (30) days
written notice. Should this agreement be terminated for any reason, owner agrees to honor any and all
confirmed rental bookings and agent shall receive full commission.
RENTAL RATES: The agent shall use his best efforts to rent the property at the following rates. Any
negotiation in excess of 20% off these rates must be with the consent of the owner:
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9 Prrvel eda House. * S200 perk pes de
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COLLECTION OF REVENUE: Agent shall take all reasonable steps to collect and enforce the collection of
all rents and other fees due.
RECORDS:, Agent shall maintain accurate records of all income and expenses ass jiated with mana; ement .
of the above property. Such records shall be available for inspection by the owner at ali dormial oftice Hours.”
DISBURSEMENT OF REVENUE: After rental collections, agent shall first pay all operating expenses,
brokerage fees and all other property maintenance expenses. Owner's reports will be mailed monthly along
with a check for all excess funds in owner’s account, keeping a minimum of $300.00 to cover expenses.
CREDIT CARDS: Owner shall pay agent the current bank processing fee (approx. 2.5%) of all credit card
transactions charged by tenants to defray those costs.
REPAIRS: Agent is hereby given the right to proceed with necessary repairs to maintain the property.
Permission of the owner is required for any repairs over $300.00 unless agent deems that an emergency
exists and the value of the property could be adversely affected.
AGENT RIGHTS: Continuous access to the property, permission to advertise the property for rent and
permission to determine the amount of tenant security deposits.
AGENT AUTHORITY: Ag
that come up, enlist legal counsel on behalf of the owner when necessary and any and all things that are
customary to the efficient management of the property.
INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENT: Except for the willful misconduct of the agent, owner agrees to
indemnify agent against all costs, expenses, attorney's fees, suits, liabilities and damages from or connected
with the management of the property by agent or the performance or exercise of any of the duties, obligations
or powers herein-or hereafter granted to the agent. If suit is brought.to.collect.the agent’s compensation or if
agent successfully defends any action brought against agent by owner, relating to this agreement or the
property, owner agrees to pay all costs incurred by agent in connection with such action, including a
reasonable attorney’s fee.
INSURANCE: Owner agrees to carry bodily injury, property damage and personal injury public liability
insurance in limits of not less than One Hundred Thousand/Three Hundred Thousand
(£190,900.00/$300,000.00) insisying the agent as,well as. the owner for the entire time of this contract,
REIMBURSEMENT OF ADVANCES BY AGENT: Owner agrees to reimburse agent, on demand, for any
monies advanced for the account of the owner in carrying out the purpose of this agreement.
LISTING AGREEMENT: If, during the time covered by this agreement, the owner decides to sell the -
property, then agent shall have the exclusive right to sell same on behalf of the owner, at the price, terms and
conditions indicated by the owner. If a sale is made, agent shall be entitled to receive from owner a real
‘estate brokerage commission equal to Six Percent (6%) of the gross sale price, such commission to be paid.
through escrow and on the closing thereof, or, if there is to be no escrow, then on recordation of the deed.
COMPENSATION: Agent shail be entitled to a brokerage fee in the sum of Ten Percent (10%) of each
rental amount for rental terms of one year or longer, Fifteen Percent (15%) of each rental amount for rental
terms of longer than four months but less than one year and Twenty Percent (20%) of each rental amount for
rental terms of four months or less. All sums due agent shall be deducted on a monthly basis from the funds
held by the agent. .
ESCROW DEPOSITS: All owner’s monies and all advanced deposits and advanced rents (tenant’s money)
are deposited with First National Bank of the Florida Keys, in The Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc.
- Property Management Escrow Account... cat baal be
Date of Execution: 3| {2} Oy
Owner,
Agent:
urke, Principal Broker
dal Estate Company of Key West, Inc.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CO
EXHIBIT 3
it is hereby appointed agent of the owner to institute tenant eviction, rent and =
séciirity deposit collection; tetiatit application acceptance or denial, payment of expenses; negotiate issues
' - CRISTALCLEAR
—... RENTATS —
[HIS RENTA
and
OCCUPANTS:___N/A ;
Only those adult persons whose names appear on this agreement and those children as
indicated hereon may reside at the property. This rental property is to be occupied solely
] for the purpose of private housing and for no other purpose. oo, :
TERM: Commencing on December 1, 2007 _ and continuing for a pesiod of
_6__months and_0 days thereafter. Ending May 31, 2008.
address after the 5" day of the month (including wecken and holidays) a late charge of
one (1%) percent per day of the unpaid rent willl be due as additional reat. Managing
=, Agent aeserves the cight to-refluse acceptance of rents five (5) days after tenant is served
with a demand for rent or possession as provided in Florida Statutes. If Tenant’s check is
dishonored by Tenant’s bank, a service fee of $50.00 will be due as additional rent. Two
dishonored checks will result in Managing Agent requiring ing all future payments in the
form of cashier's check or moncy order.
AUNUINIOI RAL Vc CUMPLAINE
EXHIBIT #____—.
PAGE «OOF
Included in rent Contracted for by Tenant (or reimbursed by Tenant
23 additional rent when duc)
[ ] Electricity , [!] Electricity
{] Water (1] Water
{]LP ges {] LP gas
[2] City sewer/solid waste/storm water (] City sewex/soliid waste/storm i
[] Cable TV {!] Cable TV : .
[ ] Telephone [!] Telephone
[ ] Pool service/chemicals [| Pool service/chemicals '
[ ] Yard service to maiatain yard [ | Yard service to iusaintain yd. |
im move-in condition in move-in condition : 4
[] Pest control [] Pest control
{| Security alarm service (| Secarity alanm service
SECURITY DEPOSIT & LAST MONTHS RENT: Monies from Tenant for security
deposit and last months rent in the amount of $_ 4,400.00 ($2,200 security deposit
rolled from previous lease) will be held in a Non-Interest bearing account at Bank
of America. Tenant’s security deposit may not be construed or ‘applied as rent, but as
good faith deposit to Tenant's faithful fulfillment of cach condition of this Agreement
and 1 ihe’ pronecty
be sent to Managing Agent’s office. If cither party institutes an action in a court of
competent jurisdiction, with the original venue in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, to
adjudicate a right to a security deposit or amy other matter arising out of this Agrecacat,
the prevailing party is entitled to receive court costs plus reasonable attorney’s fees. If
AUNINES TRATIVE COMPLAINT
EXHIBIT 4S
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. IPRS: No pets mey-be kept at the property without Managing Agest’é prior @ritten
‘notice. When vacation of the property is required for such extermination, Managing
enact notifice Managing Agent of is desie to vaca’ rier the ngrvedicrm beret,
damage/cleaning costs incurred to restore property to the original move-in condition,
reasonable wear and tear exoopted; and (3°) To a fee of $200.00 for Managing Ageat’ s
re-rental expenses which include but are not limited to advertising, screening
saving cows, Ay rae bce einige Temas ry eet cst wl
h ntil a replacement Tenant, suitable
~~ dhe wecurity deposit aiall be applied as follaws: (1%):To any unpaid reats duc or aconied ae nan
_| until. replacement-Tenant suitable to-Managing-Agent has paid rent;-@2"2)-To-any ~~~ feos nee ee
ASSIGNMENT/SUBLETTING: Tenant may not assign this Agreement or sublet any
portion of the property without Managing Agent’s prior written consent.
RIGHT TO ENTER: Managing Agent may enter the property at any time for the purpose
of preservation of the property, or upon reasonable notice (twenty-four hours) in writing
to Tenant for purpose of inspection, maintenance and repair, or as otherwise provided by
the laws of the State of Florida.
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: Managing Agent shall comply with applicable
building, housing and health codes. Managing Agent shall make reasonable provisions
for the extermination of rats, mice, and wood destroying organisms. Tenant shall be
required to vacate the property pursuant to this provision on seven (7) days written.
Agent shall not be liable for damage but shall abate the rent. Managing Agent warrants
pape prin temmerecip udev Soreairsitterpis pmirk tps
the © mf SRE: DS We a ee
eee nan tt Sciicingfieting (Cpplicabe) all bo
Tenant’s misuse oc neglect. Tenant is responsible for all minor maintenance items up to
$__n/a repair cost, shall change all filters monthly or as necessary, and shall use all
fixtures and systems in the manmer designed. Tenant shall be responsible for all drain and
toilet blockage occasioned by Tenant’s misuse, neglect or accident. Tenant is responsible
for removal of trash and garbage from the property. Damage to locks or lost keys will be
repaired/replaced at Tenant’s expense. It is Tenant’s responsibility to report any drips, ee
relating Watcr or ether maimtenanice issucs. Any damage to the property caused by
Tenant, Tenant's family or Tenant's invitees whether by misuse, neglect or accident,
AUNVEINISTRALIVE Gone Laintr
EXHIBIT # ST ; —_
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ALTERATIONS: Tenant will a nulky alterations or adtions nor inetalt ithe property
‘altezations, additions or fixtures accepted by Managing Agent shall become part of the
fixtures, devices or appliances without Managing Agent’s written consent. Any
Tene property walens apociDealy agrosd to ofhcewnse in weiting,
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eee
TERMINATION: Written notification from Tenant is required thirty (30) days prior to
expiration of this Agreement as to intentions to vacate property or re-negotiate a new
Agreement. If Tenant wishes to vacate property, last months reat will be applied. If
Tenant wishes to re-negotiate and Landlord agrecs a new Agrecinent will be executed
and ast months rent will be retained. Upon receipt of notice of termination, Tenant
agrees to allow the property to be shown to prospective tenants with twenty-four hour
padre yf
ABANDONMENT, 15 DAMNED BY CHAPTEE&3, ELOGSDA STATUTES,
LAXDEORD SARL NOT BE LEABLE Gl RESPOPRGIDLE POR STORAGE OR
DISPOSITION OF TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY. — .
HOLDING OVER: If Tenant fails to deliver all keys and move on or before the
termination of this Agreement and any rencwal Agreements, Tenant shall pay for the
excess period a sum equal to two (2) times the rental rate of this property, prorated on a
daily basis.
DEFAULT: If Tenant fuils to pay reat immediately as required and such violation is not
concerning tame, ci Tenant fem comply ith ny other proven oft :
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS: Tenant ercty acknowledges end agrcs that in sx ection foe ™
eviction, collection of rental monies or management in any form of this Agreement, that
Managing Agent as Landlord is specifically catitled to act as Plaintiff in any action at law
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USOTRATIVE COMPLAINY
ignstedas
on behalf of the == | ~
a of another breach of this Agreement by Tenant may not be construed as a waiver of
Managing Agent's tights under this Agrecmont or as an election not to proceed under the
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NOTICES: Any notices to Tenant or Managing Agent required by this Agreement shall
be. mailed and shall be deemed delivered when deposited at the post office, postage
prepaid, by certified mail, return receipt requested or posted on door, unless otherwise
‘specified elsewhere in this Agreement. : :
POSSESSION: If propecty is not ready for Tenant’s occupancy on the beginning date of .
this Agrecmeat duc to causes beyond Managing Agent’s control, Tenant has the option to .
extend the beginning date accordingty, but in no event more than thirty (30) days, at-
POLICIES: These policies are for the mutual benefit of the patties of this Agreement and
are made part of same. Tenant agrees to observe such further reasonable policies as may
later be required for the necessary, prope! and orderly care of the property.
ther spunds which impinge on.» ucighbosing cccupant’svight ~~)
ill be ithed
b. No awnings or other. including air conditioners, antennas or wiring
‘may be attached to or extended from the outside of the propesty without prior
written consent of Managing Agent.
c.
d.
No water-filled furniture may be used at the property unless Owner and Managing _ o
Agent are protected for full loss by Tenant’s insurance and approved in writing by
£ Only currently licensed passenger vehicles may be parked in the spaces provided <5
(if any). Non-passenger vehicles, boats, motorcycles, campers, trailers etc. may be O
parked only with Manag Agent’s prior written consent. .
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others. Tenant is responsible for all insurance coverage on Tenant’s personal property,
and, with respect to tenant’s family, licensees or invitees, agrees to hold harmless Owner __
and Mansging Agent from any such liability.
| FIRE_AND CASUALTY: If the property herein becomes unoccupiable because of fire,
explosion .or other casualty, Managing Agent may elect, within thirty (30) days, to make .
repairs or terminate this Agreement. If Managing Agent elects to repair, Tenant shall
have the option to tcuminete this Agreement or have rent absted from date of casualty to
» f ate Tenent may reoccupy provided that Tenant vacated during-the;repair period if -
required or necessary. Tenant's option does not apply if the casualty was duc to Tenant’s
PROPERTY LISTED FOR SALE: If property becomes listed for sale during the tenn of
this Agreement, Tenant agrees to allow the property to be shown upon a twenty-four (24)
bour prior notice by phone or written notice. This paragraph has no other affect on the
terms of this Agreement unless specified elsewhere herein.
AGREEMENT ADDENDA: The following addenda are attached snd made part of this
vane ATIVE COMPLAINT
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Subj Cristal Clear Rentals is Closing
We regret to advise you that Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC is no longer sufficiently solvent to continue operating. The Company has
ceased trading effective May 6, 2008. We have tried to weather a very difficult season where the economic crisis in our country has
seriously impacted travel and especially rentals in the Florida Keys this year. . 7 _
Since the. Company. has.no funds, we need to advise Owners:
« The contract between you and Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC is no tonger valid and is terminated.
+ There are no funds to pay Owners any rentals collected but not yet paid to Owners through April 2008.
« If there are current reservations we are providing the contact details below to allow you to make direct contact with your
pending guests. . -
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« Since there are no funds in Cristal Clear Rentals, LLC, the Company cannot refund any security deposits to the people who
made the reservation. This means that any Owner accepting the reservation directly will need to reimburse the guest out of
pocket for the amount of the Security Deposit after their stay.
Address: 1117 Grinnell Street #2
Guest: Shelley. Barre & Ed Blasche
Phone: 305-766-0301 Ed 239-247-3347 Shelley
Arrival Date: 7-23-2007 :
Departure. Date: 7-31-2008
We will be mailing back your keys if we have them.
We regret this situation. We have made. every effort to sustain the business through this economic downtum in order to honor ali of
our commitments but it has overwhelmed us. Please accept our apology.
Sincerely,
Cristal Coleman
Managing Member
Cristal Clear Rentais, LLC
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Subj: _ Re: Cristal Clear Rentals is Closing ATIEMFED COMMUNICATION
Date: 5/7/2008 1:34:42 P.M. Eastem Daylight Ti -
From: ~-RED068200 ne WIT CRISIAL CLEAR
To info@cristalclearrentats.com_ ; MESSAGE. COULD. Nor
To: Cristal Clear Rentals RE DELIVERED TO
Re: Long term rental leases with property at 730 Fleming Street, Key West, FL THA E MAI in aa
1! am in receipt of your email communication of May 6, 2008 indicating the termination of your company. la am
very sorry that this has happened to your company.
in regard to the specific long term lease contracts that you administered for the above referenced properties,
those being 730 Fleming (front unit) and 730 Fleming (back unit) the following is requested per the termination
of your company:
Return to me, Richard S. Bloom as the party to our management agreement at the following 2 address: 13
Feancis Street, Milford, CT 06460:the-following: =. . a a Janeane AB ae
1. AllJease agreements and documentation related to the administration of these properties,
2. All keys held by Cristal Clear Rental on the aforementioned properties,
3. As these were long term rentals and legally required deposits to be held in escrow of a security deposit
and the last month of rent payments for each unit, release these resources to me and document that they are
the full amount held in escrow for these rental units.
t would appreciate your confirmation of receipt of this communication and the actions you are now taking to
insure compliance with these requirements.
Yours truly,
Richard S. Bloom
13 Francis Street
Milford, CT 06460
(Winter) 1400 Newton Street--
Key West, FL 33040
Telephone (203) 536-7329
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Docket for Case No: 09-003337PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 06, 2010 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Nov. 23, 2009 |
Recommended Order (hearing held September 23, 2009). CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 23, 2009 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying the hearing record referred to the Agency.
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Nov. 03, 2009 |
Respondent's Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Nov. 02, 2009 |
Petitioner's Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Oct. 02, 2009 |
Transcript filed. |
Sep. 23, 2009 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Sep. 15, 2009 |
Petitioner's Filing of Additional Witness filed.
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Sep. 10, 2009 |
Joint Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Aug. 19, 2009 |
Petitioner's Filing of Additional Exhibit (exhibit not available for viewing) filed.
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Aug. 19, 2009 |
Petitioner's Filing of Exhibit's (exhibits not available for viewing) filed.
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Aug. 14, 2009 |
Petitioner's Filing of Exhibit's filed.
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Aug. 14, 2009 |
Petitioner's Witness List filed.
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Aug. 14, 2009 |
Petitioner's Filing of Additional Exhibit filed.
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Jul. 15, 2009 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 23, 2009; 9:30 a.m.; Key Largo, FL; amended as to location of hearing).
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Jul. 10, 2009 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 10, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for September 23, 2009; 9:30 a.m.; Key Largo, FL).
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Jul. 07, 2009 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 09-3337PL and 09-3338PL).
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Jul. 07, 2009 |
(Petitioner's) Motion to Consolidate filed.
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Jun. 26, 2009 |
Respondent's Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jun. 23, 2009 |
(Petitioner's) Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jun. 18, 2009 |
Initial Order.
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Jun. 18, 2009 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jun. 18, 2009 |
Answer to Administrative Complaint, Denial of Essential Allegations and Request for Formal Hearing filed.
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Jun. 18, 2009 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jun. 18, 2009 |
Agency referral
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Orders for Case No: 09-003337PL
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Apr. 06, 2010 |
Agency Final Order
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Nov. 23, 2009 |
Recommended Order
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Petitioner failed to prove the essential allegations of fact of the Administrative Complaint. Recommended dismissal of the Administrative Complaint.
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