Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

In Arizona, if a real estate licensee violates the Fair Housing Act, they may face:

AOnly state administrative sanctions imposed by ADRE, since federal fair housing enforcement does not reach real estate licensees
BBoth administrative sanctions from the ADRE and federal penalties under the FHACorrect
CCriminal prosecution only, since fair housing violations are treated as criminal misdemeanors
DOnly loss of membership in the National Association of Realtors, since NAR enforcement supersedes state and federal remedies

Why Both administrative sanctions from the ADRE and federal penalties under the FHA Is Correct

Answer B: Both administrative sanctions from the ADRE and federal penalties under the FHA

Fair housing violations can result in both ADRE administrative sanctions (license discipline) and federal penalties under the FHA (civil penalties, compensatory damages, injunctive relief)—and potentially private lawsuits.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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