As a broker since 1995, my best answer to this question is to check with your State's licensing agency. Each State has its own rules regarding this topic. I know a felony will prevent licensure in my last State, but not a misdemeanor.
The scenarios in which an Agent could lose their license are many and complex, and vary widely from State to State. Check with your State real estate licensing agency.
You cannot lose your license for having a criminal charge from the past unless it is related to a real estate violation which could be reviewed by the Department of Real Estate. However, if you are applying for a new broker or agent license, the DRE is now requiring fingerprinting as well as a declaration of any past criminal charges. This is due to the more stringent legislation formed because of the housing crisis.
You will not lose your general contractor license or your real estate license if you have foreclosure on your credit report. A foreclosure or bad credit is not a disqualification for these types of licenses.
It may depend on the state. In Tennessee, according to nhtsa.gov, drag racing is a Class B misdemeanor. For the first offense, you can lose your license for a year. A second offense within 10 years, you can lose your license permanently.
It is possible for a registered nurse to lose their license due to a misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the offense and the regulations in the state where they are licensed. Nurses are held to high ethical standards and any criminal conviction can impact their ability to practice nursing.
A teacher in Texas can continue to teach with a class A as long as the misdemeanor is not one that is related to the duties of the education profession. If a teacher is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that is related to the duties of the education profession they can also lose their license.
Having a misdemeanor on your record may affect your eligibility for low-income housing programs. Each program has its own criteria for background checks and criminal history, so it's best to check with the specific program you are interested in applying to. Some programs may consider the nature and timing of the offense when making decisions.
I have a misdemeanor theft charge which I was convicted of do I lose my section 8 voucher someone please help me out with this
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Depends on the state that you were charged in. But it's pretty common that you lose your license, pay some fines, attend some classes, and maybe you have to get an Interlock device for your car.
you may lose your drivers license
If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license, where do you apply for it?