Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Independent contractor rights with broker.

In Feb. 2005, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Drs. orders to stay off work. Requested that another realtor in office handle my work. Broker took it upon himself to hand it to a different agent that subsequently lost all my listings and potential for any income while I'm off. I invested everything I own in this business for past two years. Being an inactive agent, I was told that I could not do any marketing. I have sent letter to broker expressing my displeasure. I have lost my entire business at the hands of an unscrupulous broker and wonder if I have any recourse. I am completely unable to go back into business because of the loss of my financial resources when the doctor releases me to go back.

Thank You


Asked on 5/26/05, 4:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Independent contractor rights with broker.

The question is, whose property are the listings? Are they yours or are they the houses(broker)? If they are yours, did you have an express agreement, hopefully in writing, outlining the duties the broker had in managing your listings? If not, can it be said that the broker acted negligently? I do not have a clear answer. This is a unique situation. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 5/26/05, 7:46 am


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