Fair Housing
A Connecticut real estate agent receives instructions from a seller not to show the property to buyers of a particular ethnic background. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since the seller owns the property
BFollow the instructions but document them in writing
CRefuse to follow the instructions and advise the seller that discriminatory instructions violate the Fair Housing Act, terminating the listing if necessary✓ Correct
DShow the property to all buyers but report the seller to the police
Explanation
An agent who follows discriminatory instructions from a seller violates the Fair Housing Act and can face personal liability. The agent must refuse to comply with discriminatory instructions and, if the seller insists, the agent should terminate the listing agreement.
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