Fair Housing
An Iowa real estate agent refuses to show a home in a Des Moines neighborhood to a buyer because of the buyer's religion. The seller was unaware. Who is potentially liable?
AOnly the agent
BOnly the agent's broker
CThe agent, the broker, and possibly the seller if they knew✓ Correct
DNo one, as the seller was unaware
Explanation
Fair housing liability can extend to the agent, the supervising broker, and potentially the seller if they participated in or directed the discriminatory act. The broker is responsible for supervising the agent.
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