Fair Housing Violations
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status. Find resources and information on fair housing rights for consumers here.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has jurisdiction over the Fair Housing Act. If you see discrimination in connection to a real estate purchase or lease, file a complaint here. For other possible remedies, we suggest consulting an attorney or legal services. See the KREC Consumer Resources page for more resources.
Advance Listing Fees
Anytime a licensee receives money to advertise real estate for sale or lease before such services are rendered, it qualifies as an advance listing fee. That includes fees for listing, advertising, or offering property for sale/lease, but excluding fees paid solely for advertising or for listing in a publication wherein all inquiries about the real estate are directed to the property owner or a licensed broker. See KSA 58-3035(b).
If a licensee receives an advanced listing fee, the money must be turned over to the licensee’s supervising broker. See KSA 58-3062(b)(2).
If a supervising broker receives an advanced listing fee directly or on behalf of an affiliated licensee, the money must be deposited in a trust account pursuant to KSA 58-3061(a), unless all interested parties agree otherwise in writing.
Who is a Licensee and Who is REALTOR?
It is important for licensees to understand the difference between the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) and the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR). If you hold a Kansas real estate license, you are a licensee. Not all real estate licensees are REALTORS®, however.
KREC is a state agency that governs real estate practices, issues your license, and enforces license law. All Kansas real estate licensees must abide by the statutes and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Commission. KREC does not require the Code of Ethics course for license renewal.
KAR is a private industry group that provides member services and advocates on behalf of the real estate industry. A REALTOR® is a member of the local, state, and the National Association of REALTORS®. Association members are required to abide by the Code of Ethics and other rules under the membership agreement. In many areas, the local association governs the MLS rules and regulations.
KREC and KAR do not share a database. A licensee who is also a REALTOR® should report contact information and status changes to both KREC and their local association.
Disciplinary Actions
Revocations, suspensions, and aggregate fines greater than $500 issued 02/07/24 – 04/05/24.
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Docket
Number
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Last
Name
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First
Name
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License
Number
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Legal
Action
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Effective
Date
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24-1751
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Duncan
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Lily
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00009916
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License Suspended
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02/12/24
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24-1783
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Gates
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Timothy
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00045636
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Fine
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02/16/24
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24-1748
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Gray, Jr.
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Charles
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00234256
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Fine
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02/20/24
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24-1744
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Hamblin
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Nicole
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00235030
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Fine
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02/20/24
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24-1780
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Heise, III
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Robert
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00048189
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Fine
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02/16/24
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24-1732
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Homolka
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Katherine
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00241666
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Fine
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02/20/24
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24-1750
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Minor
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Andres
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00249052
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License Suspended
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02/12/24
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Search the Statutes by Keyword
The online statute book contains the most updated rules and regulations for Kansas licensees. Use these two methods to find what you need within the digital PDF document:
- Click the linked bookmarks to search by title.
- Tap Ctrl F on your keyboard to open a search box and browse by keyword.
If you prefer a paper statue book, you may also print the PDF at your convenience. KREC does not mail statute books at this time.
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