Fair Housing
A Connecticut seller's agent is asked by the seller whether any prospective buyer has a disability. The agent should:
AAnswer the question honestly to help the seller
BRefuse to answer—disability status is confidential buyer information and disclosing it would violate fair housing law✓ Correct
CCheck the MLS for this information
DAsk the buyer's agent for this information
Explanation
A buyer's disability status is protected information. Disclosing it to the seller could facilitate housing discrimination. The agent must refuse to answer and explain that this would violate fair housing obligations.
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