Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What can Newman do following a proposal to revoke his salesperson registration after a serious consumer complaint review?

1. Appeal the proposal to the License Appeal Tribunal

2. Contact a real estate lawyer for advice

3. File a counter-complaint against the consumer

4. Meet with the Registrar to discuss the proposal

5. Request a hearing with the discipline committee

6. Wait for automatic revocation without options

The correct answer is: Appeal the proposal to the License Appeal Tribunal

In this scenario, Newman has the option to appeal the proposal to revoke his salesperson registration to the License Appeal Tribunal. This is the correct choice because the License Appeal Tribunal provides a formal process for individuals to challenge decisions made by regulatory bodies, such as revocations or suspensions of licenses. Appealing to this tribunal allows Newman to present his case and potentially overturn the decision to revoke his registration. On the other hand: - Contacting a real estate lawyer for advice (Option B) could be a good step to take, but it doesn't directly address the proposal to revoke the salesperson registration. - Filing a counter-complaint against the consumer (Option C) would not be appropriate in this situation as it does not directly deal with the issue at hand. - Meeting with the Registrar to discuss the proposal (Option D) could be beneficial to understand the reasons behind the proposal, but it may not have the same formal process and legal standing as appealing to the License Appeal Tribunal. - Requesting a hearing with the discipline committee (Option E) is also a legitimate option in some cases but may not be the appropriate step when facing a proposal to revoke registration. - Waiting for automatic revocation without options (Option F) is not proactive and does