Fair Housing
A real estate agent who charges different commission rates based on a client's race is:
AA. Exercising legal business discretion
BB. Violating both fair housing law and professional ethics✓ Correct
CC. Allowed if disclosed in writing
DD. Only subject to state (not federal) regulation
Explanation
Charging different commission rates based on race is illegal discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in all property transactions, and fair housing laws reinforce this prohibition.
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