Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate licensee who witnesses a fair housing violation should:
AStay silent to avoid conflict with the client
BDocument the incident, refuse to participate, and potentially report the violation to the appropriate authority✓ Correct
CReport only if the violation is against a personal friend
DOnly act if MREC instructs them to
Explanation
A licensee who witnesses a fair housing violation should refuse to participate, document what occurred, and consider reporting the violation to HUD, the state fair housing authority, or MREC. Participating in or facilitating a violation exposes the licensee to liability.
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