Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona seller instructs their agent to 'sell only to a buyer of [specific religious faith].' The agent must:

AComply since the client is paying the commission
BRefuse the instruction as it violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discriminationCorrect
CComply only if the area has a historical religious character
DCompile a list of buyers of that faith and show only to them

Why Refuse the instruction as it violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: Refuse the instruction as it violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination

An agent must refuse discriminatory instructions from a client. Limiting sales to buyers of a specific religion violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination.

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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