Agency
In Oklahoma, an agent who receives instructions from their principal (seller) that would violate fair housing law should:
AFollow the seller's instructions because the seller is the client
BRefuse to follow the illegal instructions and may withdraw from the agency✓ Correct
CFollow the instructions but document them carefully
DReport the seller to OREC before any other action
Explanation
An agent is not required to follow illegal instructions. The duty of obedience applies only to lawful instructions. If a principal instructs an agent to discriminate illegally, the agent must refuse and has grounds to withdraw from the representation.
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