Oklahoma License Law
An Oklahoma licensee who is found to have discriminated against buyers or tenants based on a protected class may face discipline from:
AOnly HUD, not OREC
BBoth HUD (or DOJ) under the Fair Housing Act AND OREC under Oklahoma's real estate licensing law, which prohibits discrimination✓ Correct
COnly civil courts, not administrative agencies
DOnly if the discrimination was intentional
Explanation
Fair housing violations can trigger both federal enforcement (HUD/DOJ) and OREC disciplinary action, as discrimination violates both the Fair Housing Act and OREC's ethics and professional standards rules. A licensee can face license suspension/revocation AND federal civil penalties.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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