Rules & Regs Rules Enforcement

Rules Enforcement

Staff issues a citation for a specified MLS Rules violation, per incident.

Uncured violations will result in an escalating fine, doubling until the NAR limit is reached. Such amounts are cumulative, with each escalation adding to the total amount due.

The Participant/Subscriber has 25 days to pay the fine or 15 days to file a challenge.

If the fine is not paid within the 25-day period, staff will issue a 10-day notice informing the Participant/ Subscriber that nonpayment by the end of those 10 days will result in suspension of MLS service.

For each 3rd violation a $200 administrative fee will be charged.

A Participant/Subscriber who wishes to challenge a citation may appeal to the MLS Rules Committee. If the citation is upheld by the MLS Rules Committee, the Participant/Subscriber may request a Professional Standards hearing

If a hearing panel finds that there was a violation of the MLS Rules, in addition to any fines or disciplinary action, a $250 administrative fee will be charged.

Violations will be assessed over a six-month cycle.

Fines may not exceed the NAR limit for a single incident.

Ethics violations will be referred to the appropriate Association.