Latest Real Estate Licensing RePA_Sales_S Practice Questions BY Morton

Both the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) have authority to investigate illegal discrimination in real estate transactions.

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), which prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) investigates complaints against licensed real estate professionals who violate fair housing laws, including violations of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA).

Why the other answers are incorrect:

Option A (Pennsylvania State Legislature and PREC): The Legislature makes laws but does not enforce them or conduct investigations.

Option B (PREC and Better Business Bureau): The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private organization and does not have legal enforcement authority.

Option C (PHRC and Legislature): The Legislature does not investigate complaints, but the PHRC does.

Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) - 43 P.S. 951 (PHRC Enforcement)

Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) - 63 P.S. 455.101 (PREC Enforcement)