Current Listings, Section 11: Listings of Expelled Participants (Policy Statement 7.68)

When an MLS participant is expelled from the MLS for failing to abide by a membership duty (i.e., violation of the Code of Ethics, association bylaws, MLS bylaws, MLS rules and regulations, or other membership duties except for failure to pay appropriate dues, fees, or charges), all listings currently filed with the MLS by the expelled participant shall, at the participant’s option, be retained in the MLS until sold, withdrawn, or expired. Such listings shall not be renewed or extended by the MLS beyond the termination date of the listing agreement in effect when the expulsion became effective. If a participant is expelled from an association of REALTORS® (except where MLS participation without association membership is permitted by law) or MLS (or both) for failure to pay appropriate dues, fees, or charges, the MLS is not obligated to provide MLS services, including continued inclusion of an expelled participant’s listings in the MLS compilation of current listing information. Prior to removal of an expelled participant’s listings from the MLS, the expelled participant shall be advised in writing of the intended removal so that the expelled participant’s clients can be advised. (Adopted 11/04) M