Fair Housing
A real estate agent in Ohio who refuses to show homes to a buyer because of the buyer's religion is:
APermitted if it is the agent's personal policy
BViolating the federal Fair Housing Act and the Ohio Civil Rights Act✓ Correct
COnly violating state law, not federal law
DRequired to report the refusal to NAR
Explanation
Religion is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act and Ohio's Civil Rights Act. Refusing to show homes based on religion violates both federal and state law.
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