Fair Housing
A real estate broker may be held vicariously liable for a salesperson's fair housing violation if:
AThe broker was aware of the violation and took no action
BThe salesperson acted within the scope of their employment and the broker failed to adopt adequate fair housing policies✓ Correct
CThe salesperson is a principal broker
DThe violation involved advertising only
Explanation
Under vicarious liability, a broker can be held responsible for a salesperson's fair housing violations if the salesperson acted within the scope of employment and the broker failed to establish, implement, and enforce adequate anti-discrimination policies and training.
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