The Third-Degree Felony violation includes which offenses?

• A. Acting as a broker or sales associate without license; knowingly giving false information in applying for license; theft or reproduction of a Department license exam
• B. Advertising property inaccurately
• C. Failing to disclose known defects about a property
• D. Violating fair housing laws

Answer: (A)

In Florida, the third-degree felony category for real estate licensing offenses is limited to crimes that directly involve the licensing process or fraud related to licensure. The offenses that fit this category are acting as a broker or sales associate without a license, knowingly giving false information in applying for a license, and theft or reproduction of a Department license exam. These actions undermine the integrity of obtaining and using a real estate license, which is why they’re classified as third-degree felonies.

The other scenarios describe misconduct that, while serious, is typically handled as disciplinary or civil violations rather than third-degree felonies. Advertising property inaccurately, failing to disclose known defects, and violating fair housing laws are professional or civil/regulatory issues rather than the specific criminal offenses listed for third-degree felonies in the licensing context.