This story from British Columbia serves as a critical reminder of the importance of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance for real estate professionals, even in the booming GTA market. A B.C. real estate agent, Harjit Singh Sandhu, had his license cancelled after failing to report an assault charge and subsequent conviction to the provincial regulator.
Sandhu’s troubles began with an assault in 2017, leading to a criminal charge in 2018. He then falsely answered ‘no’ to criminal charges on his license renewal application. While this incident occurred in B.C., it underscores the stringent requirements for maintaining a real estate license across Canada. Sandhu’s failure to disclose the charge and conviction, along with delayed notification to his managing broker, ultimately led to the cancellation of his license and his company’s license, plus $3,000 in enforcement expenses. This case highlights the potential consequences of failing to uphold transparency and ethical standards within the real estate industry.
[Read the full story on CTV News](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/man-convicted-of-assault-causing-bodily-harm-loses-bc-real-estate-licence-for-failing-to-report-charges/)
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