File an Ethics Complaint

Filing an ethics complaint or arbitration request as a REALTOR® member or a member of the public: 
The REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky partners with the Kentucky REALTORS® to ensure the ethical behavior of its REALTOR® members through the professional standards process.  A complaint/request can only be processed against someone who is a member of our association and his/her membership will need to be verified in our association.  Although association staff is not at liberty to offer any advice on the merits of your complaint, there are several options to consider:

Filing an Ethics Complaint:  
An ethics complaint may be filed by anyone who believes a REALTOR® has violated the Code of Ethics.  Any complaint reviewed by the Grievance Committee must site a specific article(s) and include a statement as to why that article(s) has been violated given the facts and circumstances of the particular case.  Note the complaint must be filed within 180 days (not 6 months) after the facts become known or could have been known in the exercise of reasonable diligence.  Please be reminded it is important to attach an explanation of the situation surrounding the complaint/request.  Be as specific as possible.  Provide any information that would assistant the grievance committee in understanding the facts in the situation and making an informed decision. Download the packet.

Filing a Request for Arbitration:  
A request for arbitration may be filed if a contractual relationship exists between two parties and involves a specific monetary amount, which will either be awarded to one of the parties involved or split between the two parties.  Note that parties subject to arbitration must agree to be bound by the award.  Also the request must be filed within 180 days (not 6 months) after the facts became known or the closing of the transaction, whichever is later. Please be reminded it is important to attach an explanation of the situation surrounding the complaint/request.  Be as specific as possible.  Provide any information that would assistant the grievance committee in understanding the facts in the situation and making an informed decision. 

If you have any further questions or would like KYR to send you one of the forms below, please contact Julie Johnson, KYR Director of Professional Standards and Governance, at (800) 264-2185.  If you have a question about Kentucky Real Estate Laws, please contact the Kentucky Real Estate Commission at (888) 373-3300. Download the packet.