An Administrative Review is the formal evaluation process conducted by the Rules and Procedures Committee to review disputes submitted for listing violations.
Once a dispute has been filed and all required documentation has been collected, the violation is reviewed to determine whether it was issued in accordance with the MLS Rules and Procedures.
When an Administrative Review Occurs
An Administrative Review takes place after:
A dispute has been submitted for a violation, and
MLS staff has received all required supporting documentation.
Once the review file is complete, the matter is forwarded to the Rules and Procedures Committee.
Administrative Review Process
The Administrative Review process typically follows these steps:
A listing agent or broker submits a dispute for a violation (the dispute must be submitted within 30 days of the violation notification).
MLS staff reviews the dispute and any supporting documentation.
If additional information is needed, staff may contact the agent or broker.
Once all required information has been received, the matter is submitted to the Rules and Procedures Committee.
The Committee conducts an Administrative Review of the violation and all submitted materials.
Review Outcomes
After the Administrative Review has been completed, one of the following outcomes may occur:
Administrative Review Denied
The violation and associated fine remain in effect.Violation Waived
The violation and associated fine are removed.
You will be notified once a final determination has been made. If the Administrative Review is denied, the Broker of Record has the right to request a Rules Violation Hearing.