Fair Housing (alternative)
A Maryland real estate agent whose client asks them to only show them homes in neighborhoods with fewer minority residents must:
AFollow the client's instructions as part of fiduciary duty
BRefuse to comply and explain that this would be illegal steering✓ Correct
CReport the client to MREC
DProvide the information but in writing only
Explanation
An agent must refuse client instructions that would constitute illegal steering based on race or other protected characteristics, as compliance would violate the Fair Housing Act regardless of who initiates it.
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