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An Illinois broker is found to have engaged in discriminatory conduct in violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act. Beyond fair housing exposure, what additional consequence may the broker face under Illinois licensing law?

Correct Answer

C) Disciplinary action under the Illinois Real Estate License Act, because discriminatory conduct can constitute grounds for license suspension or revocation by IDFPR.

The Illinois Real Estate License Act authorizes IDFPR to discipline licensees — including suspension or revocation — for conduct that violates Illinois law, which includes the Illinois Human Rights Act. A fair housing violation therefore creates dual exposure: civil liability under the Human Rights Act and potential disciplinary action against the broker's license. Sponsoring brokers also bear supervision obligations and may face separate consequences if they failed to train or supervise.

Answer Options
A
No additional consequences, because fair housing enforcement and real estate licensing are administered by entirely separate legal frameworks with no overlap.
B
Criminal prosecution only, because the Illinois Real Estate License Act does not address fair housing compliance as a licensing matter.
C
Disciplinary action under the Illinois Real Estate License Act, because discriminatory conduct can constitute grounds for license suspension or revocation by IDFPR.
D
Consequences apply only to the sponsoring broker, not to the individual licensee who committed the discriminatory act.

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