A broker may commit which violation by engaging in discriminatory practices?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Antitrust Activity
• C. Misrepresenting Property Taxes
• D. Violating Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in housing is illegal, and a broker who engages in discriminatory practices is committing a violation of fair housing laws. These laws—federal and state—prohibit treating people differently in housing decisions based on protected characteristics, so discrimination itself is the violation you’re identifying. Consequences can include license discipline, civil penalties, and damages for the affected party. The other options describe separate kinds of violations—antitrust issues involve anti-competitive behavior, misrepresenting property taxes is a misrepresentation problem, and not disclosing lead-based paint hazards violates disclosure rules—that are not about discriminatory practices.