Agency
A Georgia broker who fails to disclose a known material defect to a buyer is most likely guilty of:
APuffing
BMisrepresentation by omission (fraud by concealment)✓ Correct
CUnauthorized practice of law
DLicense law violation only, with no civil liability
Explanation
Failing to disclose a known material defect constitutes misrepresentation by omission (concealment). This is fraudulent non-disclosure and can result in both license discipline and civil liability.
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