Fair Housing
A Missouri real estate company can be held liable for the discriminatory acts of its agents under the concept of:
APersonal liability only
BVicarious liability (respondeat superior)✓ Correct
CNo liability; only the individual agent is liable
DStrict liability under MREC rules
Explanation
Under respondeat superior (let the master answer), an employer/broker can be vicariously liable for the discriminatory acts of their agents/employees committed in the course of their employment.
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