The most frequently violated article of the IREM Code of Professional Ethics is Article 10: Compliance with Laws and Regulations. In the last 30 years, Article 10 has been cited 67 times in complaints that have gone forward for hearing. Violations of Article 10 have included fraud, embezzlement,
Article 10: Compliance with Laws and Regulations
A MEMBER shall at all times conduct business and personal activities with knowledge of and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(Reporting of any potential violations of the code should follow the formal complaint process as outlined on www.irem.org, or contact IREM's ethics administrator at IREM Headquarters in Chicago.)