Agency
Under Massachusetts law, a buyer's agent owes which duty to the seller (the non-client)?
AFull fiduciary duties
BHonest and fair dealing, and disclosure of known material defects affecting the property✓ Correct
CNo duties at all
DThe same duties as owed to the buyer
Explanation
Even when representing the buyer, a Massachusetts agent owes the seller (non-client) the duty of honest dealing and disclosure of known material defects. The agent may not actively deceive or defraud the non-client.
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