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Broker-in-Charge Kevin manages a busy real estate office in Myrtle Beach. One of his affiliated salespersons, Dana, is discovered to have made material misrepresentations to a buyer without Kevin's knowledge. Under South Carolina law, which of the following best describes Kevin's potential liability?

Correct Answer

B) Kevin may face disciplinary action by the SCREC for failing to adequately supervise Dana, even if he had no actual knowledge of the misconduct

Under S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-360 and SCREC regulations, a broker-in-charge has a statutory duty to supervise all affiliated licensees. If a salesperson engages in misconduct, the SCREC may investigate whether the BIC fulfilled their supervisory obligations. Even without actual knowledge of Dana's specific misrepresentations, Kevin may face disciplinary action if the Commission finds that his supervision was inadequate. The BIC's supervisory responsibility is a core element of the role.

Answer Options
A
Kevin has no liability because he had no knowledge of Dana's misrepresentations and cannot be held responsible for unauthorized acts
B
Kevin may face disciplinary action by the SCREC for failing to adequately supervise Dana, even if he had no actual knowledge of the misconduct
C
Kevin is automatically liable for all of Dana's misrepresentations because a BIC is strictly liable for every act of affiliated licensees
D
Kevin's liability is limited to a civil lawsuit by the buyer and the SCREC cannot impose professional discipline for a subordinate's misconduct

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