Agency
A Mississippi property manager must act in the best interests of the property owner. If a tenant requests repairs that the property manager believes are unnecessary, the manager should:
AIgnore the tenant's request
BEvaluate the request, communicate with the owner, and follow the owner's lawful instructions✓ Correct
CAutomatically approve all tenant repair requests
DReport the tenant to MREC
Explanation
The property manager has a duty to the owner (principal) and must use professional judgment to evaluate tenant requests, communicate material issues to the owner, and follow the owner's lawful instructions regarding repairs.
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