(WWJ) — A Detroit woman has pleaded no contest to charges that she worked as a real estate agent and accountant without having the proper licenses.
Krystal Davis, 37, pleaded to one felony count of accounting violations for being an unlicensed CPA and two misdemeanors for violating the occupational code as an unlicensed real estate agent, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.
Davis is expected to receive a sentences of 18 to 24 months’ probation, per a sentencing agreement extended by the court.
The AG’s office says Davis, who operated using the business of Card Property Management, LLC, entered into a contract with the owner of two residential properties in Detroit to provide property management services, including determining rental rates, marketing the properties, selecting tenants, collecting rent, and handling evictions.
She was not licensed in Michigan as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson, which would be required by state law to provide such services, according to the AG’s office. Authorities did not specify whether Davis held licenses in other states or if she had any sort of related training.
Card Property Management, LLC, was the assumed name of Card Enterprises, LLC, which is similarly not licensed to provide real estate services.
Davis also told another person that she was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the context of electronic communication soliciting business from that person to prepare their taxes. Davis was not licensed in Michigan as a CPA.
“Michigan residents deserve peace of mind knowing the professionals they rely on for business and financial guidance are licensed and qualified,” Nessel said, per a press release. “My office remains committed to safeguarding consumers by investigating and prosecuting those who breach the public’s trust by operating without necessary licenses.”
Davis will be sentenced on July 15.