Michigan License Law
In Michigan, a licensee who engages in 'blockbusting' faces:
ANo penalty if no properties were sold as a result
BLicense discipline, potential criminal prosecution, and civil liability under federal and Michigan fair housing laws✓ Correct
COnly a $500 fine from LARA
DMandatory retraining in fair housing
Explanation
Blockbusting violates federal fair housing law and Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. A Michigan licensee who engages in it faces LARA discipline (including license revocation), federal civil rights violations, and potential criminal charges.
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Key Terms to Know
Blockbusting
An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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