The following question and answer appeared on the Florida Realtor’s Website:

Q: I am a real estate broker and an appraiser. I just entered a plea of nolo contendere to DUI (a misdemeanor). Is there a duty to report this misdemeanor to the Florida Real Estate Commission or the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board?

A: Yes. As of Oct. 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes, requires you to report this misdemeanor to the FREC and the FREAB within 30 days after the plea or after being found guilty. Prior to Oct. 1, 2009, real estate licensees and appraisers had a duty to report only felonies to the FREC and the FREAB.

If you feel your Florida professional license/livelihood is in jeopardy contact us.

Attorney Lars Soreide, of  Soreide Law Group, PLLC, will represent you in front of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and/or the Florida Real Estate Commission regarding licensing issues. To speak to an attorney, please call: (888)760-6552 or visit our website at: ww.floridaprofessionallicense.com.