Fair Housing
Under Tennessee law, a real estate agent who steers buyers away from certain neighborhoods based on racial composition could face:
AOnly a private reprimand
BTREC disciplinary action and federal civil rights liability✓ Correct
CA fine from the local municipality only
DNo consequences if done verbally
Explanation
Racial steering violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and Tennessee license law. Agents may face federal civil rights enforcement, civil lawsuits, and TREC disciplinary action including license revocation.
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