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An Illinois managing broker discovers that one of their sponsored licensees refused to show properties in certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's national origin. Beyond potential federal and state fair housing liability, what additional professional consequence may the sponsored licensee and managing broker face under Illinois law?

Correct Answer

D) Disciplinary action against the licensee's real estate license, and potentially the managing broker's license, for failure to comply with Illinois licensing standards and supervision requirements.

Under the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (225 ILCS 454/), discriminatory conduct by a licensee constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of the real estate license. A managing broker also bears supervisory responsibility under the Act, meaning failure to train, supervise, or correct a sponsored licensee's discriminatory conduct can expose the managing broker to separate disciplinary consequences — in addition to any civil liability under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Answer Options
A
Only the sponsored licensee faces consequences; a managing broker cannot be disciplined for the independent acts of a sponsored licensee.
B
No additional consequences apply, because fair housing enforcement is handled exclusively by federal agencies and does not affect state licensure.
C
The licensee's license is automatically revoked without a hearing, but the managing broker faces no risk because supervision duties are voluntary.
D
Disciplinary action against the licensee's real estate license, and potentially the managing broker's license, for failure to comply with Illinois licensing standards and supervision requirements.

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