Fair Housing
An Oregon real estate broker receives an offer on a listed property from a same-sex couple. The seller refuses to consider offers from same-sex couples. The broker should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since they are the broker's client
BReject the offer on behalf of the seller
CRefuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller this violates Oregon fair housing law✓ Correct
DPresent the offer but note the seller's preference in the response
Explanation
Oregon law prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation. A seller's refusal to consider offers based on buyers' sexual orientation is illegal discrimination.
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