Fair Housing
A NH real estate agent is asked by a seller to 'find a buyer of the same background as us.' The agent should:
AComply as it is the seller's property and their right
BRefuse the instruction and explain that discriminatory selection of buyers violates fair housing law✓ Correct
CComply but not document the instruction
DOnly share this preference with other agents privately
Explanation
Sellers cannot lawfully instruct their agents to discriminate against buyers based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. The agent must refuse such instructions and explain that compliance would violate the Fair Housing Act. Following discriminatory instructions makes the agent liable.
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