Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What should the Registrar likely do after identifying a breach of ethics by a real estate salesperson?

1. Suspend the salesperson's license immediately.

2. Refer the case to law enforcement agencies.

3. Forward the matter for action to the Discipline Committee.

4. Dismiss the complaint as inconsequential.

5. Escalate the issue to federal authorities.

6. Organize a public forum for discussion.

The correct answer is: Forward the matter for action to the Discipline Committee.

The Registrar, after identifying a breach of ethics by a real estate salesperson, should likely forward the matter for action to the Discipline Committee. The Discipline Committee is responsible for addressing complaints against real estate professionals and has the authority to investigate and take appropriate disciplinary actions, such as issuing fines, suspending or revoking licenses, or imposing further education requirements. This is the correct course of action as it ensures that the issue is properly investigated and addressed through the appropriate channels. Options A, B, D, E, and F are not the likely actions the Registrar would take because they do not align with the standard protocol for handling breaches of ethics by real estate salespersons. Suspend the salesperson's license immediately (Option A) may be too harsh without a formal investigation. Referring the case to law enforcement agencies (Option B) is usually not necessary for ethical breaches unless there is a criminal element involved. Dismissing the complaint as inconsequential (Option D) is not appropriate and neglects the need for accountability. Escalating the issue to federal authorities (Option E) is unnecessary for most ethical breaches within the real estate industry. Organizing a public forum for discussion (Option F) is not a formal or effective means of addressing ethical violations.