Agency
Under Florida law, a 'no brokerage relationship' means the licensee:
ACannot show properties to that customer
BOwes the customer only the duties to deal honestly and fairly, disclose known facts, and account for money✓ Correct
CHas no duties whatsoever to the customer
DMust refer the customer to another broker
Explanation
When no brokerage relationship is established, Florida law (475.278) still requires licensees to: deal honestly and fairly, disclose all known facts that materially affect the value of residential property, and account for all money. These minimal duties protect the public even without a formal representation agreement.
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