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A Michigan real estate broker named Carol is found by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission to have violated the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by discriminating against a buyer based on height. In addition to the Commission's civil rights enforcement action, what separate consequence may Carol face as a licensed real estate professional?

Correct Answer

B) Carol may face disciplinary action by LARA's Bureau of Professional Licensing, including possible license suspension or revocation.

Under the Michigan Occupational Code (MCL 339.2512), LARA's Bureau of Professional Licensing has independent authority to discipline a real estate licensee who violates fair housing laws. A finding by the MCRC can serve as the basis for a separate BPL disciplinary proceeding that could result in license suspension, revocation, fines, or other sanctions.

Answer Options
A
Carol faces no additional consequences because the MCRC finding fully resolves all legal liability.
B
Carol may face disciplinary action by LARA's Bureau of Professional Licensing, including possible license suspension or revocation.
C
Carol may only face a private civil lawsuit; LARA has no authority to discipline licensees for fair housing violations.
D
Carol will automatically lose her license upon the MCRC finding without any separate LARA proceeding.

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Related Concepts

Antitrust violations in real estate occur when competing brokerages or agents engage in practices that restrain trade, reduce competition, or harm consumers through collusion. These violations are governed by the Sherman Antitrust Act and can result in severe penalties.

Broker supervision is the legal obligation of a designated or managing broker to oversee and be accountable for the real estate activities of all salespersons and associate brokers operating under their license.

Commingling is the illegal act of mixing client funds with a broker's personal or business operating funds, while conversion is the unauthorized use of client funds for the broker's own benefit. Both are serious violations that can result in license revocation.

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