If negligence is found, what actions may the Real Estate Council and Real Estate Board take against a licensee?

• A. The Real Estate Council can cancel the license; The Real Estate Board can expel the licensee from the board and restrict MLS access
• B. The Real Estate Council can only issue warnings; The Board has no disciplinary powers
• C. The Real Estate Council can grant new licenses; The Board can increase dues
• D. No disciplinary actions are possible; only courts can sanction

Answer: (A)

When a licensee is found negligent, regulators have real authority to enforce standards. The Real Estate Council can cancel a license, ending the licensee’s ability to practice in British Columbia. The Real Estate Board can expel the licensee from the board and restrict MLS access, which directly affects their ability to participate in listings and cooperation. This two-tier approach shows how licensing discipline (council) works alongside board membership and MLS governance (board). Warnings aren’t the sole tool for negligence, and actions like granting new licenses or merely increasing dues aren’t appropriate disciplinary responses.