Fair Housing
A Kansas real estate agent who is also a member of a religious organization is asked by their church to sell housing for church members only. The agent should:
AComply since religious organizations are exempt from fair housing
BDecline to participate in discriminating against non-members and explain that the FHA's religious organization exemption is very limited✓ Correct
CParticipate only if the church has 501(c)(3) status
DRefer the assignment to another agent without disclosure
Explanation
The FHA's religious organization exemption is narrow — it allows religious organizations to give preference to members in housing they own/operate for non-commercial purposes. Real estate agents cannot discriminate based on religion in their professional activities.
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