Fair Housing
Washington's Human Rights Commission enforces RCW 49.60 and may impose which remedy for fair housing violations?
AOnly a written warning for first violations
BCivil penalties, actual damages, and injunctive relief✓ Correct
CCriminal fines only
DAutomatic license revocation for brokers
Explanation
The Washington State Human Rights Commission enforces RCW 49.60 and may order remedies including civil penalties, compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief against violators.
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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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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