PROCEDURES FOR FILING 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;

• Sign and date the form;

• Attach a statement of facts (preferably typed)

   and any pertinent documents supporting your claim.

• Please print and sumbit 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.