Complaint procedure allows both sides THE REAL ESTATE Council is responsible for inquiring into the conduct of real estate licensees. The regulations under the Real Estate Act require that every complaint be in writing and verified by statutory declaration. (This is a sworn statement of facts made be- fore and witnessed by, a lawyer, Notary Public or a Commissioner for Oaths, for which there is a nominal fee - charged.) Such a written complaint forms the basis of an inquiry by Council. If the inquiry produces no evidence of wrongdoing by a real estate licensee, the Council will so advise the parties and at the same time forward a copy of the com- plete file to the Superintend- ent of Insurance. If the Su- ‘perintendent disagrees with the Council’s decision he will direct that a formal Hearing to be heard be conducted. Where it appears to the Council that there is an in- dication of wrongdoing under the Act — without prejudging the matter — the Council will call an official Hearing. At the Hearing, both the complainant and the licensees involved would be afforded an opportunity to be heard: A complainant is reimbursed by the Council or any reasonable travel, lodging, or meal expenses incurred in attending a Hearing, the only expense to him being the cost of the statutory declaration. Following the Hearing, the findings and recommen- dations of the Council would be forwarded to the Superin- tendent of Insurance for such action as he might deem necessary in respect of the licensees, which may in- clude. — dismissing the com- piaint, — reprimanding the licensees involved, — suspending the licences of the licensees involved, — cancelling the licences of the licensees involved. In the case of a reprimand or suspension the licensee(s) may be ordered to enroll in a course of study. It must be emphasized that the Real Estate Council does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate in contract or monetary matters for which there are civil remedies through the courts. However, the fact that civil action may be required does not mean that a com- plaint under the Real Estate Act should nat be made if a consumer believes a_ real estate licensee might have been guilty of wrongdoing. Would-be agents must pass course From Page 22 at. U.B.C., the Real Estate - Council contributed $50,000 . between 1958 and 1961." Grants made by the Council on a_ continuing basis for research and schol- arships since that time, now amount to a total contribu- tion of some $300,000. In addition to the pre- licensing courses for salesmen and agents, the University offers an inten- sive four-year Diploma Course in Urban Land Economics. Well over 1,000 students have graduated from the Diploma Program since it was started in 1959. Many are included among the real estate licensees prac- tising in B.C. The University also offers an Urban Land Economics option in its Bachelor of Commerce pro- ‘gram. Graduate degrees, M.B.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D., with majors in Urban Land Economics are also offered and have enriched the stan- dards of real estate practice in B.C. CALL ME FOR PROMPT PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PURCHASE IS FULLY PROTECTED AND PROFESSIONALLY COMPLETED. ‘HOMEBUYERS PACKAGE INCLUDES: © property title search ® complete inspection of the title to the property e review of property taxes & strata information ® preparation of financial and legal documents and advising ® registration of required docurnents ® completion of transaction and protectiori of purchase funds _ OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE ¢ Wills © Affidavits « Mobile Home Transfers « e Business purchase/sale * Name Changes ¢ Mortgages o * Ship's Transfers & Mortgages ¢ Builders Liens # Wife Protection Act Liens «Leases e MARGARET RANKIN NOTARY PUBLIC BONDED AND INSURED Waterfront Place 119-255 West First Street, North Vancouver, B.C. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN LYNN VALLEY. 985-5789 (bus) 980-2562 (res) BENCH. REALTY CORPORATION 27 - Friday, August 2, 1985 - North Shore News 19681 WILLOWBROOK DR. LANGLEY, B.C. 530-4141 DOUG ADAMS - COUNTRY ESTATE Words can’t describe this magnificent. property — 5000 sq. ft. contemporary rancher - with extras to numerous to mention — 52 acres rolling meadowland - deluxe horse barn - haybarn - paddock - swimming pool - beautiful view of surrounding coun- try side & mins. Very private. Trades considered for showings. Call Doug Adams 530-4141. Benchmark Realty Corp. 2 for the price of ] (Agents that is!) List your property wiih us, and add yours to the following list of 1985 SOLDS. | Houses 2536 Chesterfield, N.V. 789 - 20th St., W.V. 2695 Lawson, W.V. 1657 - 25th, W.V. 726 Sylvan, N.V. 960 - 16th, W.V. 1270 Gladwin, N.V. 2030 Hill Dr., N.V. 1263 Haywood, W.V. 2145 Lawson, N.V. 732 East 4th, N.V. 1053 Esquimalt, W.V. 2367 Nelson, W.V. roy Lots 2055 Haywood, W.V. Lot 8, Cypress Ridge, W.V. Lot 164, Savary Island Lot 165, Savary Island Apartments #301-2290 Marine Dr., W.V. #813-2016 Fullerton, N.V. #801-1740 Comox, Vancouver #304-330 West 2nd, N.V.