Fair Housing on the Arkansas Real Estate Exam
Federal and Arkansas fair housing law for the salesperson exam — protected classes, prohibited practices, and AREC enforcement.
Fair housing appears on every Arkansas exam. Here's what you need to know.
Federal Fair Housing Act: 7 Protected Classes
Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status.
Arkansas Fair Housing
Arkansas's Fair Housing Act generally mirrors federal law. Arkansas does not add significant state-level protected classes beyond the federal seven, though some municipalities add protections.
Prohibited Practices
Steering, blockbusting, redlining, discriminatory advertising — all prohibited in Arkansas as under federal law.
Exemptions
Same federal exemptions apply: Mrs. Murphy (owner-occupied, 4 or fewer units), owner of single-family home selling without broker (max 3 homes), religious organizations, private clubs.
AREC Enforcement
AREC disciplines licensees for fair housing violations — license suspension or revocation is possible for a single serious violation. AREC treats fair housing violations as a matter of professional ethics, not just legal compliance.
Common Exam Questions
Q: An Arkansas licensee refuses to show homes in a certain neighborhood to a buyer of a particular religion. This is: A: Steering — a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Q: An Arkansas landlord with a single-family home (and no other rental properties) refuses to rent to a person with children. She is self-managing without a broker. Is this a Fair Housing violation? A: Likely exempt under the owner exemption, but the landlord cannot advertise the restriction.
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