Fair Housing
A real estate agent who writes 'no Section 8' in an MLS listing remark in a jurisdiction where source of income is a protected class is:
AComplying with the landlord's legal right to screen tenants
BPotentially violating fair housing laws where source of income is protected✓ Correct
CComplying with federal law
DActing within the agent's discretion to follow client instructions
Explanation
In jurisdictions that protect source of income (housing vouchers) as a protected class, advertising 'no Section 8' violates fair housing law. Agents may not follow client instructions that violate fair housing laws.
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