Key Takeaways
- Ethics enforcement operates through state commissions, NAR, civil courts, and criminal prosecution — often simultaneously.
- Misrepresentation and non-disclosure are the most common categories of ethics violations.
- Trust fund violations typically result in the most severe sanctions, including immediate license revocation.
- A single act of misconduct can trigger proceedings in multiple enforcement forums.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.Which type of ethics violation typically results in the most severe sanctions?
2.How many enforcement systems can simultaneously address a single act of misconduct?
3.Which is the most frequently cited category of ethics violation?