SQE Statutory duties, discipline and offences question: Estate Agents Authority notify Alan in writing of the decision

EAA SQEStatutory duties, discipline and offences

On Wednesday 4 November 2026 a disciplinary committee decides to suspend the licence of salesperson Alan Choi for three months. By what date must the Estate Agents Authority notify Alan in writing of the decision, and what must the notice contain?

A By Wednesday 18 November 2026, stating the decision and the reasons for it
B By Tuesday 24 November 2026, stating the reasons and the period of suspension
C By Friday 4 December 2026, stating the decision and the period of suspension
D No fixed date; written reasons are given only if Alan lodges an appeal

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Answer: B. By Tuesday 24 November 2026, stating the reasons and the period of suspension

Answer: By Tuesday 24 November 2026, with the reasons and the suspension period. Working: The period is 21 days beginning on the date of the decision, so 4 November counts as day 1. 4 to 24 November inclusive = 21 days. The last day is 24 November 2026. Why not the others: - 18 November: that is a 14-day period, which is not the statutory period. - 4 December: that is one month, longer than the 21 days allowed. - Reasons only on appeal: reasons must be in the notice whether or not there is an appeal; the appeal period runs from the notice. Rule: Where section 30 powers are exercised, the Authority must, within 21 days beginning on the date of the decision, notify the licensee in writing with reasons and, for a suspension, the suspension period. Source: Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511), section 30(5)(a)(i); as at Oct 2026

Common mistake

Candidates leave the suspension period out of the notice or apply a one-month period; the rule is 21 days, with reasons and the period stated.

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