Agency
A Maine seller's agent who knows the roof has active leaks but says nothing to prospective buyers is guilty of:
AActive fraud
BMisrepresentation by concealment (passive fraud)✓ Correct
CNo violation if the buyer has a home inspection
DA minor ethics violation only
Explanation
Concealment of known material defects is considered passive fraud or misrepresentation by omission. Maine agents have an affirmative duty to disclose known material defects.
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