Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska seller instructs their listing agent to 'not show the property to anyone with young children.' The agent should:

AFollow the seller's instructions
BRefuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller of fair housing obligationsCorrect
CShow the property to families but not tell the seller
DOnly follow the instruction if the seller puts it in writing, as is customary in this jurisdiction

Why Refuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller of fair housing obligations Is Correct

Answer B: Refuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller of fair housing obligations

A seller's instruction to discriminate against families with children (familial status) is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. The agent must refuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller that such discrimination is 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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