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A Virginia broker, Sandra, is the principal broker of a firm. One of her salespersons, Greg, is found to have engaged in a pattern of discriminatory steering in violation of the Virginia Fair Housing Law. The VREB investigates and determines that Sandra was aware of Greg's conduct but took no corrective action. Under Virginia License Law, which of the following outcomes is most likely?

Correct Answer

A) Sandra faces disciplinary action for failure to supervise, and Greg faces separate disciplinary action for the fair housing violations

Under 18 VAC 135-20-165, a principal broker has an affirmative duty to supervise all licensees under their authority and to take corrective action when violations are discovered. Sandra's knowledge of Greg's discriminatory conduct and her failure to act constitutes an independent violation of the broker supervision requirement. Greg faces separate disciplinary action for the actual fair housing violations. Both may be disciplined concurrently by the VREB.

Answer Options
A
Sandra faces disciplinary action for failure to supervise, and Greg faces separate disciplinary action for the fair housing violations
B
Only Greg faces disciplinary action; Sandra is protected from liability as long as she did not personally engage in steering
C
Sandra faces disciplinary action only if the discriminatory steering resulted in a completed sale or lease transaction
D
Both Sandra and Greg are automatically referred to the Virginia Attorney General without any VREB disciplinary action

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broker_supervisionfair_housingdisciplinary_actionsprincipal_broker_liability

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