Agency
A NC buyer's agent who fails to disclose a known material defect because the seller is also a client (in a dual agency) has violated:
ANo rule, since dual agency requires neutrality
BThe duty of disclosure to the buyer client✓ Correct
COnly RESPA
DThe seller's confidentiality
Explanation
Even in a disclosed dual agency, the broker must disclose material defects to the buyer. The duty to disclose material facts to all parties supersedes the duty of confidentiality in dual agency.
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