Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What should a broker expect regarding the public nature of a disciplinary finding against them?

1. The other registrant is correct. Once a determination is made, the complaint file is closed by the Registrar.

2. The other registrant is not correct. However, information about this determination will only be made available on the RECO website.

3. The other registrant is not correct. Such information is available to the public on the RECO website and may also appear in media advisories, alerts and statements.

4. The other registrant is partially correct. The information is not readily available to the public, but could be obtained from RECO by way of a special request.

5. The other registrant is not correct. Disciplinary findings are only shared within the brokerage.

6. Results of disciplinary actions remain confidential within the discipline committee.

The correct answer is: The other registrant is not correct. Such information is available to the public on the RECO website and may also appear in media advisories, alerts and statements.

In the context of a disciplinary finding against a broker, it is important to understand that transparency is key in the real estate industry to maintain trust and protect the public interest. The correct answer states that such information about a disciplinary finding is available to the public on the RECO (Real Estate Council of Ontario) website and may also appear in media advisories, alerts, and statements. This level of public disclosure is crucial for ensuring that consumers are informed about any misconduct or disciplinary actions taken against a broker. Options A, B, D, E, and F can be eliminated for various reasons. Option A is incorrect because the complaint file and disciplinary findings are not simply closed by the Registrar once a determination is made. Option B is incorrect because information about the determination is not exclusively available on the RECO website, but also through other public channels. Option D is incorrect because the information is not obtainable through a special request but rather readily available to the public. Option E is incorrect because disciplinary findings are not only shared within the brokerage but are made public. Option F is incorrect because, as mentioned earlier, the results of disciplinary actions are not confidential but, in fact, made publicly accessible to promote transparency and accountability within the industry.