Deceptive advertising. Commingling funds or improper or negligent handling of trust funds. Receiving undisclosed compensation in the course of providing real estate services. Demonstrating untrustworthiness or incompetency to act as a real estate broker or salesperson.
Georgia is a buyer-beware state, meaning sellers are not required to complete a disclosure form. However, they must disclose any known material defects that could affect value or safety. Examples include issues like structural problems, roof leaks and environmental hazards, to name a few.
O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq. ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
A person engages in a "deceptive trade practice" when in the course of his or her business or occupation he or she knowingly: (a) Conducts the business or occupation without all required state, county or city licenses. (b) Fails to disclose a material fact in connection with the sale or lease of goods or services.
Most Common Complaints Septic systems. Solar leases. Failure to disclose and Seller's Property Disclosures. Water rights. Miscommunication. Agent-owned property and additional supervision. Multiple offers. Unpermitted work.
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.