dre audit: California DRE is investigating the collection of advance fees for loan modifications and the handling of those trust funds. The accusations are flying!
- 07/16/12 09:53 AM
The California Department of Real Estate is charged with protecting the public from acts of real estate fraud and malfeasance committed by licensed brokers and salespeople. There is a "recovery account" set up to help victims of intenetional fraud. Over the past year or so, the DRE has been leveling alot of accusations against many different companies that were performing loan modifications, especially where "advance fees" are collected. The process normally starts with a complaint to the DRE (often from a California homeowner who hired a loan modification company to help them get their loan modificed) where a refund was … (0 comments)
dre audit: DO YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO REPRESENT YOU IN A DRE HEARING / AUDIT / INVESTIGATION? WHAT TO EXPECT IN A DRE AUDIT
- 07/21/10 03:38 PM
Introduction So you get a letter from the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) informing you that they are auditing or investigating you. You wonder which client complained and why you are subject to the audit. Then you take a look at all the documents they are requesting and you form a theory as to why they want to investigate your books, practices, and operation. You think to yourself, "should I hire a real estate lawyer to represent me in this matter" or "maybe I can just represent myself, give the DRE auditor the documents they are asking for and hope … (0 comments)
dre audit: California Real Estate Brokers Have a Duty to Supervise their Agents.......
- 06/03/09 07:31 AM
The following is general legal information only and not intended to serve as legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. For specific question, you are advised to contact an attorney to discuss your situation. Steve Vondran is an attorney licensed to practice law in California and Arizona. He is also a licensed Broker in both states. He can be reached at (877) 276-5084 or by email at steve@vondranlaw.com Commissioner's Regulation 2725 states: "A broker shall exercise reasonable supervision over the activities of his or her salespersons." "Reasonable supervision" generally means that the Broker should establish policies, rules and procedures … (1 comments)
dre audit: California Broker Facing DRE discipline hearing need an attorney for DRE Admissions Case or DRE Audit? Attorney Service
- 03/09/09 10:05 AM
If you are a California Broker facing any of the following discipline charges (or fighting a lawsuit that raises any of the challenges listed below) don't go it alone. You should have a real estate attorney on your side to review the charges and properly advise and defend you. Steve Vondran, Attorney at law, is both a real estate broker and Attorney practicing in the State of California and Arizona. If you are having issues gaining admission as a licensee or facing disciplinary charges contact us immediately. Here are but a few of the types of charges we can represent you … (1 comments)
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