Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A seller tells their agent they will only sell to buyers of their own religion. The agent should:

AFollow the seller's instructions, as the seller has the right to choose their buyer, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
BRefuse to follow the illegal instruction and explain to the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing ActCorrect
CFollow the instructions but not put them in writing, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections
DReport the seller to the police, per standard fair housing compliance practice

Why Refuse to follow the illegal instruction and explain to the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act Is Correct

Answer B: Refuse to follow the illegal instruction and explain to the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act

An agent cannot follow illegal instructions, including requests to discriminate based on religion. The agent must refuse and inform the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act, and the agent could face license discipline and civil liability for complying.

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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