In the matter of the Real Estate Services Act
S.B.C. 2004 ch. 42
AND in the matter of a Consent Order pursuant to Section 41 of the Real Estate Services Act
Respondent: TAROO SINGH HARE
File: 09-157
Date of Consent Order: June 23, 2011
Issue: Taroo Singh Hare, representative, Tapestry Realty Ltd. dba Royal Group Tapestry Realty, Surrey: (a) in connection with the potential sale and purchase of a property, (i) committed conduct unbecoming a licensee within the meaning of section 35(2) of the Real Estate Services Act in that he instructed another licensee to prepare a Contract of Purchase and Sale in the name of a fictitious buyer; and (ii) committed conduct unbecoming a licensee within the meaning of section 35(2) of the Real Estate Services Act in that he signed the Contract of Purchase and Sale using a fictitious name or alias, intending to mislead the president and director of the corporate seller and the other licensee about the true identity of the buyer in an attempt to advance his and his family ’s position in legal proceedings involving the seller and its president and director; and (b) committed professional misconduct within the meaning of section 35(1)(a) of the Real Estate Services Act in that he, contrary to section 3-2(2)(a) and 3-2(5)(a) of the Council Rules, failed to notify his managing broker that he entered into a Contract of Purchase and Sale using a fictitious name with the intent of misleading the seller.
Result: Taroo Singh Hare was suspended for thirty (30) days from August 17, 2011 to September 15, 2011 (inclusive), and was ordered to successfully complete the Trading Services Remedial Education Course and pay enforcement expenses to the Council in the amount of $1,000.00.
P: Jul 18, 2011 R: Jul 18, 2016