Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate broker who receives a complaint of discrimination against one of their salespersons has a duty to:
ADefend the salesperson regardless of the facts
BInvestigate the complaint promptly, take corrective action if warranted, and ensure the brokerage maintains fair housing compliance✓ Correct
CIgnore it since the salesperson acted independently
DImmediately terminate the salesperson
Explanation
The broker has supervisory responsibility for all affiliated licensees and bears liability for their fair housing violations. Upon receiving a discrimination complaint, the broker must conduct a thorough investigation, take corrective action if a violation occurred, and implement preventive measures.
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