Ohio Admin. Code 4781-11-01.1 - Code of ethics for manufactured home dealers, brokers, and salespersons
(A)
General
(1)
To safeguard the
health and safety of the public and the state of Ohio, to maintain integrity
and high standards of skills and practice in the sale of manufactured homes,
the following rules of professional conduct, promulgated in accordance with
Chapter 4781. of the Revised Code, shall be binding upon every person holding a
license as a manufactured home dealer, broker, or salesperson in Ohio.
(2)
The
manufactured home dealer, broker, or salesperson is charged with having
knowledge and understanding of Chapter 4781. of the Revised Code and its rules
for his or her conduct. Such knowledge shall encompass the understanding that
the sale of manufactured homes, is a privilege, as opposed to a right, and the
licensee shall be forthright and candid in statements or written responses to
the commission or its designee on matters pertaining to professional
conduct.
(B)
Code of ethics for manufactured homes dealers,
brokers, or salespersons
(1)
The manufactured home dealer, broker, or salesperson
shall protect the health and safety of the public and colleagues in the
performance of professional duties and conform to the highest standards of
professional conduct.
(2)
The manufactured home dealer, broker, or salesperson
shall at all times act with complete integrity for each client and shall be
honest in all dealings with customers and the public.
(3)
The manufactured
home dealer, broker, or salesperson shall respond promptly to all
complaints.
(4)
The manufactured home dealer, broker, or salesperson
shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to
the sale, transfer, or movement of a manufactured home.
(5)
The dealer,
broker, or salesperson shall maintain current knowledge of the products,
methods, techniques and technology associated with the sale of manufactured
homes and with related business practices.
(6)
The manufactured
home dealer, broker, or salesperson who has knowledge or reason to believe that
another person or firm is guilty of violating any of the provisions of Chapter
4781. of the Revised Code or the rules promulgated thereunder, shall
immediately notify the commission in writing.
(7)
The manufactured
home dealer, broker, or salesperson shall not directly or indirectly pay,
solicit or offer any bribe or payment for professional employment or to
influence favorable results.
(8)
The manufactured
home dealer, broker, or salesperson shall not falsify or permit
misrepresentations of his or her professional qualifications.
(9)
The manufactured
home dealer, broker, or salesperson shall ensure that any advertisements,
brochures, or other solicitations do not misrepresent pertinent facts with the
intent to mislead any member of the public.
(C)
Conviction of a
felony or the revocation or suspension of a license in another jurisdiction for
conduct that would violate any of part of this rule if it occurred in the state
of Ohio may be grounds for the commission to charge the licensee with a
violation of this rule.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4781.04
Rule Amplifies: 4781.18
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