Fair Housing
A Minnesota real estate licensee who receives a fair housing complaint from a client should:
AIgnore it if they believe it has no merit
BAdvise the client of their right to file a complaint with HUD or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights✓ Correct
CResolve the complaint personally without involving regulators
DRefer the complaint only to the local Board of Realtors
Explanation
When a client reports a potential fair housing violation, the licensee should advise them of their right to file complaints with HUD (within 1 year) or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which enforces the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
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