Fair Housing
In Missouri, an agent who is sued for fair housing violations may be personally liable even if the broker is also sued. This is because:
AMissouri law exempts brokers
BBoth agents and their sponsoring brokers can be individually liable for fair housing violations✓ Correct
COnly MREC can hold agents liable
DOnly the seller is liable
Explanation
Both the individual licensee who committed the discriminatory act and the supervising broker can be held liable under the Fair Housing Act. Strict liability can apply to brokers for agents' violations.
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