Agency
In New York, a buyer's agent who does not disclose to the seller that their buyer client is in financial difficulty is:
AViolating their duty to the seller
BCorrectly protecting the buyer's confidential information✓ Correct
CRequired to disclose by DOS rules
DViolating the fair housing law
Explanation
The buyer's agent has a duty of confidentiality to their buyer client. Information about the buyer's financial situation is confidential and need not be disclosed to the seller.
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