Registrar's Proposals and Convictions

Under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA 2002), the Registrar is required to make certain information available to the public. The information required to be made publicly available includes Notices of Proposal, convictions, and charges. In addition, under REBBA 2002, the Discipline and Appeals Committees require that discipline and appeals decisions be made publicly available. For detailed information about these matters, or to view RECO’s Public Notice Policy, please visit the Complaints & Enforcement section of RECO’s website.

Registrar’s Proposals

The Registrar has the authority to refuse, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or apply conditions to registration. In such situations, the Registrar prepares a Notice of Proposal and notifies the applicant or registrant of that Proposal together with reasons for the Registrar taking such action. A registrant who has received a Notice of Proposal has 15 days from the date the Proposal is served to file a notice of appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT). If no appeal is received by LAT, the Registrar may carry out the Notice of Proposal.

GRAYDON HILL REALTY LTD.
Toronto, ON
11 February, 2013
On the January 21, 2013, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Graydon Hill Realty Ltd.  Graydon Hill Realty Ltd did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On February 11, 2013, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Graydon Hill Realty Ltd.

DAVID ALLEN
Toronto, ON
11 February, 2013
On the January 21, 2013, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of David Allen.  Mr. Allen did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On February 11, 2013, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of David Allen.

MUNIR ILYAD AHMAD
Thornhill, ON
24 January 2013
On the November 29, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Munir Ilyad Ahmad.  Mr. Ahmad requested a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On January 22, 2013, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the proceedings concluded and disposed of without a hearing on the basis that Mr. Ahmad withdrew his appeal.  On January 24, 2013, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Munir Ilyad Ahmad. 

1567913 Ontario Ltd. O/A Diversified Development Realty
Brampton, ON
4 January 2013
On August 19, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of 1567913 Ontario Ltd. operating as Diversified Development Realty. Mr. Simpson, on behalf of Diversified Development Realty, requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal. After a hearing, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke Diversified Development Realty's registration. Mr. Simpson appealed and brought a judicial review, of the Licence Appeal Tribunal's decision, to the Divisional Court. On December 28, 2012, the Divisional Court dismissed Diversified Development Realty's application for judicial review with costs. On January 4, 2013, the Divisional Court dismissed Diversified Development Realty's appeal with costs.

GORDON SIMPSON
Brampton, ON
4 January 2013
On August 19, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Gordon Simpson. Mr. Simpson requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal. After a hearing, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke Mr. Simpson's registration. Mr. Simpson appealed and brought a judicial review, of the Licence Appeal Tribunal's decision, to the Divisional Court. On December 28, 2012, the Divisional Court dismissed Mr. Simpson's application for judicial review with costs. On January 4, 2013, the Divisional Court dismissed Mr. Simpson's appeal with costs.

NEELAM BHALLA
Toronto, ON
13 November 2012
On January 27, 2012 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Neelam Bhalla. On November 13, 2012, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the proceedings concluded and disposed of without a hearing on the basis of the following terms: (1) Ms. Bhalla withdrew her appeal; (2) Ms. Bhalla conceded the allegations in the Notice of Proposal issued on January 27, 2012; and (3) Ms. Bhalla consented to a suspension of her registration for a period of nine (9) months commencing December 22, 2012.

PERVEZ EBRAHIM TAGARI KNOWN AS PERVEZ TAGARI
Toronto, ON
8 November 2012
On March 12, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Pervez Ebrahim Tagari.  Mr. Tagari requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke the registration of Mr. Tagari, which was carried out on July 25, 2011. Mr. Tagari appealed that decision to the Divisional Court.  This matter is currently under appeal at the Divisional Court.

ROBERT WIAFE-ABABIO
Toronto, ON
18 October 2012
On June 15, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Robert Wiafe-Ababio.  Mr. Wiafe-Ababio requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke Mr. Wiafe-Ababio’s registration. Mr. Wiafe-Ababio appealed the revocation to the Divisional Court. Mr. Wiafe-Ababio also requested a stay motion hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal and was successful.  Mr. Wiafe-Ababio was granted a stay on June 16, 2011; and the Licence Appeal Tribunal attached conditions to Mr. Wiafe-Ababio’s registration, pending the appeal.  The appeal was settled and Mr. Wiafe-Ababio was 1) suspended for three (3) months, 2) placed on conditions, and 3) paid costs of the appeal.

JEFFREY ADAM PAUL O/A JEFFREY PAUL
London, ON
11 October 2012
On September 20, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Jeffrey Adam Paul.  Mr. Paul did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On October 11, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Jeffrey Adam Paul o/a Jeffrey Paul.

THU THI TRAN
London, ON
20 September 2012
On June 15, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Thu Thi Tran.  Ms. Tran did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 20, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Thu Thi Tran.

BLAIR BUGGE
Peterborough, ON
20 June 2012
On May 30, 2012 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Blair Bugge.  Blair Bugge did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  The Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Blair Bugge.

ASHOK GERA
Toronto, ON
28 May 2012
On June 7, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Ashok Kumar Gera.  Mr. Gera requested a hearing in front of the License Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing, the License Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke Mr. Gera’s registration.  Mr. Gera appealed the License Appeal Tribunal’s decision to the Divisional Court.  On May 28, 2012, the Divisional Court dismissed Mr. Gera’s appeal with costs.

ANTON JEEVA ARULAPPU
Toronto, ON
7 May 2012
On August 11, 2010 the Licence Appeal Tribunal directed the Registrar to carry out the proposal issued on September 30, 2009, to revoke Mr. Arulappu’s registration. Mr. Arulappu appealed the decision of the Licence Appeal Tribunal to the Divisional Court and on February 2, 2011, the Divisional Court directed the matter back to the Licence Appeal Tribunal for a re-hearing on the proposal. A re-hearing was held and on May 7, 2012, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to suspend Mr. Arulappu’s registration for ninety (90) days and attach conditions to his registration.

MONSTER REALTY CORPORATION O/A BREKLAND REALTY GROUP
Mississauga, ON
24 April 2012
On February 1, 2012 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Monster Realty Corporation. Monster Realty Corporation did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  The Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Monster Realty Corporation.

PAUL JAIGO
Toronto, ON
29 February 2012
On May 7, 2010 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Paul Jaigo. Mr. Jaigo requested a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to carry out his proposal to revoke the registration of Paul Jaigo.

DONNA MAE BOLES
St. Catharines, ON
23 March 2012
On December 19, 2011 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the registration of Donna Mae Boles. Ms. Boles requested a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to carry out his proposal to suspend the registration of Donna Boles.

DMB REALTY INC
St. Catharines, ON
23 March 2012
On December 19, 2011 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the registration of DMB Realty Inc. Donna Mae Boles , on behalf of the brokerage, requested a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to carry out his proposal to suspend the registration of DMB Realty Inc.

CASTLE REALTY (CHATHAM) LTD. 
Chatham, ON
December 2, 2011
On August 4, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Castle Realty (Chatham) Ltd.  Mr. Jorge on behalf of Chatham Realty requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke the registration of Chatham Realty.

RUTE MESQUITA JORGE
Chatham, ON
December 2, 2011
On August 4, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Rute Jorge.  Mr. Jorge requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal issued an order attaching conditions to Mr. Jorge’s registration.  This matter is under appeal.

PAOLO FASCIANI A/O PAUL FASCIANI
Thornhill, ON
November 8, 2011
On August 24, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Paul Fasciani.  Mr. Fasciani requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On November 8, 2011, the Licence Appeal Tribunal issued an order attaching conditions to Mr. Fasciani’s registration.

GORDON SIMPSON
Brampton, ON
November 8, 2011
On August 19, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Gordon Simpson.  Mr. Simpson  requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke the registration of Mr. Simpson.  This matter is under appeal.  

1567913 ONTARIO LTD. (Diversified Development Realty)
Brampton, ON
November 8, 2011
On August 19, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Diversified Development Realty.  Mr. Simpson,  on behalf of Diversified Development Realty, requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke the registration of Diversified Development Realty.  This matter is under appeal.  

JIANCHENG HUANG O/A JOHN HUANG
Markham, ON
November 1, 2011
On July 21, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Jiancheng Huang.  Mr. Huang requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a pre-hearing Mr. Huang withdrew his appeal before the Tribunal.  The Registrar carried out his proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Huang.

ANGELO AIELLO
Woodbridge, ON
October 5, 2011
On March 2, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Angelo Aiello.  Mr. Aiello requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a pre-hearing Mr. Aiello withdrew his appeal before the Tribunal and the Registrar carried out his proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Aiello.

AIELLO REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.
Woodbridge, ON
October 5, 2011
On March 2, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Aiello Real Estate Services Inc.  Mr. Aiello on behalf of Aiello Real Estate Services Inc., requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a pre-hearing Mr. Aiello on behalf of Aiello Real Estate Services Inc., withdrew its appeal before the Tribunal and the Registrar carried out his proposal to revoke the registration of Aiello Real Estate Services Inc.

SHARINA IMRAN-KHAN
Toronto, ON
September 20, 2011
On May 28, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Sharina Imran-Khan.  Ms. Imran-Khan requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing the Licence Appeal Tribunal issued an order attaching conditions to Ms. Imran-Khan’s registration.

RE/MAX HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS REALTY LTD.
Haliburton, ON
April 27, 2011
On March 4, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Re/Max Haliburton Highlands Realty Ltd.  Re/Max Haliburton did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal and the Registrar carried out his proposal to revoke the registration of Re/Max Haliburton Highlands Realty Ltd. Pm April 27, 2011.

ASHOK KUMAR GERA
Toronto, ON
April 5, 2011
On June 7, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Ashok Kumar Gera.  Mr. Gera requested a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  After a hearing, the Licence Appeal Tribunal ordered the Registrar to revoke Mr. Gera’s registration.  Mr. Gera appeals the Licence Appeal Tribunal’s decision to the Divisional Court.

LYDIA HERMINE DANNER
Toronto, ON
February 25, 2011
On January 31, 2011, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Lydia Hermine Danner.  Ms. Danner did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal and the Registrar carried out his proposal to revoke the registration of Ms. Danner on February 25, 2011.

THOMAS R. LINDOP
Kilbride, ON
Oct. 5, 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Lindop as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance.  Mr. Lindop did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On Oct. 5, 2010, the Registrar carried out the Proposal to revoke Mr. Lindop’s registration.

DAVID MICHAEL WU
Toronto, ON
Oct. 5, 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Wu as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance.  Mr. Wu did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On Oct. 5, 2010, the Registrar carried out the Proposal to revoke Mr. Wu’s registration.

TILMAN OTTO BEHRENS
Goderich, ON
Oct. 5, 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Behrens as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance.  Mr. Behrens did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On Oct. 5, 2010, the Registrar carried out the Proposal to revoke Mr. Behrens’s registration.

DONALD ERRETT BELL O/A ERRETT BELL
Nepean, ON
Oct. 5, 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Bell as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance on Sept. 7, 2010.  Mr. Bell did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On Oct. 5, 2010, the Registrar carried out the Proposal to revoke Mr. Bell’s registration.

STEPHEN YUK-NGAI CHEUNG O/A STEPHEN Y. CHEUNG
Owen Sound, ON
Oct. 5, 2010
On Sept. 1, 2010, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Mr. Cheung as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance.  Mr. Cheung did not request a hearing in front of the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On Oct. 5, 2010, the Registrar carried out the Proposal to revoke Mr. Cheung’s registration.


Non Payment of Insurance Proposals

IVON PAPINEAU
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Ivon Papineau as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Ivon Papineau did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Ivon Papineau.

TRAVEN A. MATCHETT
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Traven A. Matchett as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Traven A. Matchett did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Traven A. Matchett.

NAVTAJ BANWAIT
Mississauga, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Navtaj Banwait as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Navtaj Banwait did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Navtaj Banwait.

MICHAEL ROSS KENNEDY
Oakville, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Michael Ross Kennedy as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Michael Ross Kennedy did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Michael Ross Kennedy.

SILVIO CASELLI
Hamilton, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Silvio Caselli as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Silvio Caselli did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Silvio Caselli.

JOSEPH FRED TONNOS
St. Catherines, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Joseph Fred Tonnos as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Joseph Fred Tonnos did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Joseph Fred Tonnos.

RICHARD F. TYAS
Windsor, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Richard F. Tyas as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Richard F. Tyas did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Richard F. Tyas.

MARTYN THORBURN
Waterloo, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Martyn Thorburn as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Martyn Thorburn did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Martyn Thorburn.

VERONICA M.C. LAM O/A VERONICA LAM
Toronto, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012 the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Veronica Lam as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Veronica Lam did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Veronica Lam.

PETER VULETIC
Stoney Creek, ON
24 September 2012
On September 5, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Peter Vuletic as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Peter Vuletic did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Peter Vuletic.

TAJ REALTY CORPORATION
Markham, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Taj Realty Corporation as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Taj Realty Corporation did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Taj Realty Corporation.

GRAHAM ROBINSON REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD
Ancaster, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Graham Robinson Real Estate Services Ltd as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Graham Robinson Real Estate Services Ltd did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Graham Robinson Real Estate Services Ltd.

BRUCE FOSTER LIMITED
Toronto, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Bruce Foster Limited as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Bruce Foster Limited did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Bruce Foster Limited.

PREMIER ONE REALTY LTD
Ottawa, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Premier One Realty Ltd as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Premier One Realty Ltd did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Premier One Realty Ltd.

BERMAN REALTY CORP
Ottawa, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Berman Realty Corp as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Berman Realty Corp did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Berman Realty Corp.

HOMETOWN REALTY LTD.
Campbellford, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Hometown Realty Ltd as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Hometown Realty Ltd did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Hometown Realty Ltd.

STREETSVILLE REALTY INC.
Campbellford, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Streetsville Realty Inc as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Streetsville Realty Inc did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Streetsville Realty Inc.

REALTY 1 REAL ESTATE INC.
Cambridge, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Realty 1 Real Estate Inc as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Realty 1 Real Estate Inc did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Realty 1 Real Estate Inc.

REALTYMART TRADITION INC
Oshawa, ON
24 September 2012
On September 6, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Realtymart Tradition Inc as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Realtymart Tradition Inc did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On September 24, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Realtymart Tradition Inc.

GREGORY ROBERT HENKEL
London, ON
9 October 2012
On September 12, 2012, the Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Gregory Robert Henkel as a brokerage for non-payment of insurance. Gregory Robert Henkel did not request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.  On October 9,, 2012, the Registrar carried out his Proposal to revoke the registration of Gregory Robert Henkel.

Convictions

The Ontario Provincial Offences Act (POA) governs how charges are processed and prosecuted in Ontario courts. The POA applies to all Ontario statutes and regulations, including REBBA 2002. Individuals found guilty of offences under REBBA 2002 are subject to fines up to $50,000 and a potential prison term of two years. Corporations found guilty of offences are subject to fines up to $250,000.

Courts have the power to order convicted persons to pay compensation and make restitution. Individuals may also be subject to a victim fine surcharge, in addition to the specified fine, pursuant to section 60.1 of the POA. The surcharge is collected by the court and goes in to the province’s Victim Justice Fund account. For more information, please visit www.ontariocourts.on.ca.

PAUL JAY SZOSTAK
Ancaster, ON
On April 10, 2012, Paul Jay Szostak was convicted on one (1) count of failing to ensure the brokerage complied with the Act.  Paul Szostak was fined $6,000.

RED CARPET STAK REALTY INC.
Ancaster, ON
On April 10, 2012, Paul Jay Szostak, on behalf of Red Carpet Stak Realty Inc., pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to deposit trust funds, one (1) count of failing to disburse money only in accordance with the terms of the trust; and one (1) count of failing to comply with any section of the Act or the regulations made under the Act.  Red Carpet Stak Realty Inc was fined $4,000 per count for a total fine of $12,000.

SNOVER DHILLON – NOT REGISTERED
On April 16, 2012, Snover Dhillon pled guilty to one (1) count of performing the functions of a brokerage while not registered as a brokerage and was fined $7,000.  Mr. Dhillon was also previously criminally convicted arising from related circumstances and served 41 days incarceration, 36 months on probation and fined $14,000.

MAXVISION REALTY INC.
Toronto, ON
On May 14, 2012, Maxvision Realty Inc. was sentenced in respect of a conviction on one (1) count of failure to deposit trust monies into the real estate trust account.  Maxvision Realty was fined $4,000.

KWANG-OH HWANG O/A MICHAEL HWANG
Toronto, ON
On May 14, 2012, Kwang-Oh Hwang was sentenced in respect of convictions for one (1) count of falsifying information and one (1) count of failure to ensure that the brokerage, Maxvision Realty Inc., complied with the Act.  Kwang-Oh Hwang was fined $5,000 per count for a total of $10,000.

DAVID BEN BLACK
Unionville, ON
On June 22, 2012, David Black pled guilty to four (4) counts of failing to ensure that his brokerage, Monopoly Commercial Realty Inc., complied with the Act.  Mr. Black was fined $8,000 per count for a total of $32,000.

MONOPOLY COMMERCIAL REALTY INC.
Unionville, ON
On June 22, 2012, David Black, on behalf of Monopoly Commercial Realty Inc., pled guilty to four (4) counts of failing to disburse trust moneys in accordance with the terms of the trust.  Monopoly Commercial Realty Inc. was fined $8,000 per count for a total of $32,000.

TIFFANY LEE
Richmond Hill, ON
On February 3, 2012, Tiffany Lee, pled guilty to one (1) count of trading in real estate in a name other than the name under which she was registered and one (1) count of furnishing false information in relation to a trade in real estate.  On June 27, 2012, Tiffany Lee was fined $5,000 per count for a total of $10,000.

BLAIR BUGGE
Peterborough, ON
On July 16, 2012, Blair Bugge pled guilty to two (2) counts of furnishing false information in an application for registration, one (1) count of failure to notify the Registrar of changes in information previously provided in an application for registration, and one (1) count of failure to inform a prospective employer about the results of a discipline hearing against him. Mr. Bugge was fined $15,000 in total.

DOMENIC MANICAPELLI
Toronto, ON
On September 17, 2012, Domenic Manicapelli pled guilty to seven (7) counts of furnishing false information on an application.  Mr. Manicapelli was fined $5,000 on four (4) counts for a total $20,000 and a suspended sentence on three (3) counts.

MATTHEW LAWRENCE CAPPUCCITTI KNOWN AS MATT CAPPUCCITTI
Mississauga, ON
On October 2, 2012, Matthew Cappuccitti, pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to prepare a trust account reconciliation statement and one (1) count of failing to authorize a transaction involving money that came into the brokerage's hands in trust for another person. Matthew Cappuccitti was fined $16,250 per count for a total of $32,500.

JOHN A.J. ALLISON O/A JOHN A. ALLISON
Morrisburg, ON
On October 9, 2012, John A. Allison, pled guilty to one (1) count of holding himself out as being a brokerage. John A. Allison was fined $9,000.

SEAWAY REALTY INC. O/A EXIT REALTY SEAWAY
Cornwall, ON
On October 9, 2012, Judi Auger, on behalf of Exit Realty Seaway, pled guilty to three (3) counts of employing an unregistered person to perform a function for which registration was required. Exit Realty Seaway was fined $4,000 per count for a total of $12,000.

HENRIETTA F. DUVALL
Cornwall, ON
On October 9, 2012, Henrietta Duvall, pled guilty to three (3) counts of being an officer/director of a brokerage and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the brokerage from committing an offence. Henrietta Duvall was fined $4,000 per count for a total of $12,000.

MONIQUE G. DRAKE KNOWN AS MONIQUE DRAKE
Ottawa, ON
On October 9, 2012, Monique Drake, pled guilty to one (1) count of accepting commission from a person other than the employing brokerage. Monique Drake was fined $1,000.

MARY TERESA MACDONELL
Ottawa, ON
On October 9, 2012, Mary MacDonell, pled guilty to one (1) count of trading while unregistered. Mary MacDonell was fined $5,000.

JUDITH A. AUGER KNOWN AS JUDI AUGER
Cornwall, ON
On October 9, 2012, Judi Auger, pled guilty to three (3) counts of being a broker of record and failing to ensure the brokerage complied with the Act and the regulations. Judi Auger was fined $4,000 per count for a total of $12,000.

MICHEL P. AUGER KNOWN AS MIKE AUGER
Cornwall, ON
On October 9, 2012, Mike Auger, pled guilty to three (3) counts of trading while unregistered. Mike Auger was fined $5,000 per count for a total of $15,000.

MICHAEL SMITH
Cornwall, ON
On November 1, 2012, 50 year old Michael John Smith of Oshawa, Ontario pled guilty to two (2) counts of furnishing false information on an application for registration, and one (1) count of failing to disclose a conviction to a prospective employer. Michael John Smith was fined $1,500 and placed on probation for 2 years.

MARNIE A. BENNETT
Ottawa, ON
On November 2, 2012, Marnie Bennett, pled guilty to six (6) counts of obstructing an inspector. Ms. Bennett was fined $27,500 per count for a total of $165,000.

JEFFREY ADAM PAUL O/A JEFFREY PAUL
London, ON
On November 5, 2012, 28 year old Jeffrey Adam Paul, who had operated a sole proprietorship brokerage in his own name until his registration was revoked on October 11, 2012; pled guilty to one (1) count of failure to notify the Registrar in writing within five days of a change to information, that he previously provided on an application for registration. Mr. Paul was fined $5,000.

SADIE MORANIS REALTY CORPORATION O/A SUTTON - SADIE MORANIS REALTY
Toronto, ON
On May 07, 2012 Sadie Moranis Realty Corporation pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to deposit trust money in accordance with the terms of the trust. On November 16, 2012, Sadie Moranis Realty Corporation was fined by the Court $8,000 and placed on probation for 2 years.

HELENE KATZ
Toronto, ON
On May 07, 2012, Helene Katz pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to ensure, as broker of record, that the brokerage Sadie Moranis Realty Corporation complied with the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002. On November 16, 2012, Helene Katz was fined by the Court $4,000 and placed on probation for 2 years.

SELVAN KASIPILLAI
Mississauga, ON
On November 19, 2012, Selvan Kasipillai pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Registrar in writing, within five days of a change to information that he previously provided on an application for registration. Selvan Kasipillai was fined $2,000.

HUI WANG KNOWN AS TONY HUI WANG
Concord, ON
On December 12, 2012, Hui (Tony) Wang pled guilty to four (4) counts of trading in real estate while unregistered. Hui (Tony) Wang was fined $2,500 per count for a total of $10,000.  This matter is currently under appeal.

XIANGLING FENG KNOWN AS LYNN FENG
Markham, ON
On December 12, 2012, Xiangling (Lynn) Feng pled guilty to four (4) counts of being a party to the offence of Hui (Tony) Wang trading in real estate while unregistered. Xiangling (Lynn) Feng was fined $2,500 per count for a total of $10,000.  This matter is currently under appeal.

ARAM TOKMAK
Thornhill, ON
On January 14, 2013, Aram Tokmak pled guilty to the following charges: one (1) count of accepting commission or other remuneration for trading in real estate from a person other than the brokerage that employed him; one (1) count of failing to deliver a copy of an Agreement dealing with the conveyance of an interest in real estate to his brokerage at the earliest opportunity; and one (1) count of failing to notify the Registrar in writing, within five (5) days of a change to information previously provided on an application of registration. Aram Tokmak was fined $13,500 and ordered to make restitution of $2,900.

CHARLES H. BARKLEY KNOWN AS CHUCK BARKLEY
Brockville, ON
On January 15, 2013, Charles Barkley, broker of record of Thom Realty Limited, pled guilty to two (2) counts of failing to ensure that the brokerage complied with the Act. Charles Barkley was fined $6,000 per count for a total of $12,000.

THOM REALTY LIMITED
Morrisburg, ON
On January 15, 2013 Charles Barkley, on behalf of Thom Realty Limited, pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to prepare a trust account reconciliation statement and one (1) count of failing to disburse money that came into the brokerage's hands in trust for other persons only in accordance with the terms of the trust. Thom Realty Limited was fined $6,000 per count for a total of $12,000.

CHARN S. GHUMAN
Guelph, ON
On January 21, 2013, Charn S. Ghuman pled guilty to four (4) counts of furnishing false information in an application. Charn S. Ghuman was fined $4,500 per count for a total of $18,000.

YUEN HUANG CHIU
Toronto, ON
On January 21, 2013, Yuen Huang Chiu pled guilty to one (1) count of obstructing an inspector conducting an inspection. Yuen Huang Chiu received a suspended sentence.

GOLDEN LAND REALTY INC.
Toronto, ON
On January 21, 2013, Yuen Huang Chiu, on behalf of Golden Land Realty Inc., pled guilty to one (1) count of obstructing an inspector conducting an inspection. Golden Land Realty Inc., was fined $5,000.

OLIVIA SZCZEPOCKI-NATHALE
NOT CURRENTLY REGISTERED
On March 11, 2013, Olivia Szczepocki-Nathale, pled guilty to one (1) count of performing the functions of a broker or salesperson while not registered as a broker or salesperson under the Act. Ms. Szczepocki-Nathale was fined $1,500.

HOMELIFE PLUS REAL ESTATE LTD. FORMERLY KNOWN AS DREAM HOMES PLUS REAL ESTATE LTD.   
Vaughan, ON
On March 15, 2013, Mohammad Reza Ghazvini, on behalf of Homelife Plus Real Estate Ltd., pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to disburse trust funds as soon as practicable, after having received a request for a disbursement in the form of a court order. Homelife Plus Real Estate Ltd. was fined $3,000.

ALI SULIMAN SLEIMAN
Ottawa, ON
On March 18, 2013, Ali Sleiman pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to comply with a written request for information in respect of a complaint filed against him. Mr. Sleiman was placed on one (1) year probation, ordered to pay $421,000 in restitution, and fined $10,000.

DARREL JOSEPH FALCONI
North Bay, ON
On March 18, 2013, Darrel Falconi pled guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Registrar, in writing, within five (5) days of a change to information that he previously provided on an application for registration. Mr. Falconi was fined $2,000.