Fair Housing
An Oregon property owner asks their agent not to show the property to families with children. What should the agent do?
AFollow the seller's instruction since they are the client
BRefuse to comply and explain to the seller that this is illegal familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CShow the property only to families with children to compensate
DCharge the seller a higher commission for the difficulty
Explanation
Familial status (families with children under 18) is a protected class under the federal FHA and Oregon's Fair Housing Act. An agent who follows illegal discriminatory instructions from a seller violates fair housing law just as the seller does. The agent must refuse the instruction, explain the legal prohibition, and may need to withdraw from the listing if the seller persists.
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