Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

A seller who tells their listing agent 'I don't want to sell to anyone from that country' is asking the agent to:

ARespect their privacy as a homeowner
BParticipate in illegal national origin discriminationCorrect
CAct within the private homeowner exemption, in general
DFollow the seller's lawful instructions

Why Participate in illegal national origin discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: Participate in illegal national origin discrimination

National origin is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. An agent cannot follow instructions to discriminate and must inform the seller that this would be illegal.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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