FILING A DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINT (PUBLIC)
PROCEDURES FOR FILING A DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINT WITH THE
THE INLAND GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINTS
A Disciplinary Complaint Form (D-1) should be used to allege violations of the Code of Ethics, using the following guidelines:
• A complaint must be filed within 180 days after the facts constituting the
matter could have been known in the exercise of reasonable diligence;
• A complaint must contain the ARTICLES of THE CODE OF ETHICS
in which the complainant alleges were violated;
• Attach a statement of facts (preferably typed) and any pertinent
documents supporting your claim.
• Please print and submit the attached Check List and Dividers with your
packet.
When a Disciplinary Complaint is received, the following process is initiated:
1. The program Administrator reviews the documentation for accuracy in due process;
2. The Grievance Committee reviews the complaint and determines whether to
refer the complaint for hearing before three Professional Standards panelists.
3. Complainants are notified by mail of the Grievance Committees decision.
4. If a hearing is in order, the respondent will be informed, and will be given a copy of
the complaint and any other relevant papers, and will be asked to submit a
written response.
5. The Complainant will receive a copy of the response.
6. A hearing will be arranged, and all parties will receive at least 21 days notice
of the date.
A $125 fee may be charged to the party causing a continuance (postponement) of a hearing.
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