Complaints - Answer - Dismissal - Hearing

1. All complaints to be investigated by the real estate commission, as required by North Dakota Century Code section 43-23-11.1, must be in writing on forms furnished by the commission. The complaint shall be verified and shall include: the full name and address of the person making the complaint, hereinafter referred to as the complainant; the full name and address of the person against whom the complaint is made, hereinafter referred to as the respondent; an allegation that respondent is either a licensed broker or salesperson, and if the respondent is a salesperson, then the full name and address of the broker employer; and a clear and concise statement of the facts constituting the alleged complaint including the time and place of occurrence of particular acts and the names of persons involved. 2. The licensee against whom a complaint has been filed must, within twenty days from receipt of complaint, file the licensee's answer on forms furnished by the commission. This answer must be in affidavit form, properly certified, and contain a factual response to the allegations set out in the complaint. 3. If the investigation reveals that the complaint does not involve a violation of the laws or rules, the complaint shall be dismissed without a formal hearing, and the complainant and respondent so informed in writing. 4. If the investigation reveals that the acts of the respondent may be such as to justify disciplinary action against the respondent, a formal hearing will be held on the complaint. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least twenty days in advance by serving upon the respondent a copy of the complaint against the respondent and the date and place of hearing.