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A buyer filed a complaint with the VREB alleging that her salesperson, David, failed to disclose a known material defect in the property before settlement. After investigating, the VREB found the complaint substantiated. Which of the following disciplinary sanctions is the VREB authorized to impose on David under Virginia License Law?

Correct Answer

B) Impose a monetary fine, suspend or revoke his license, or require additional education

Under Va. Code § 54.1-2105 and 18 VAC 135-20-260, the VREB is authorized to impose a range of disciplinary sanctions including monetary fines (up to $2,500 per violation), license suspension, license revocation, and mandatory remedial education. These are the standard tools available to the VREB in disciplinary proceedings.

Answer Options
A
Require David to pay the buyer's repair costs directly as a VREB-ordered civil remedy
B
Impose a monetary fine, suspend or revoke his license, or require additional education
C
Permanently bar David from working in any real estate-related profession in Virginia
D
Refer the matter exclusively to the Virginia courts and take no independent action

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