Fair Housing
An Oregon seller tells their agent 'I will accept any offer except from buyers with young children because the stairs are dangerous.' The agent should:
AHonor the seller's request since the seller is concerned about safety
BRefuse to comply with the discriminatory restriction and advise the seller it violates fair housing law✓ Correct
CDisclose the restriction in the MLS listing
DHonor it only if the buyer's agent asks about the seller's preferences
Explanation
A seller's preference to exclude families with children is discrimination based on familial status — a protected class under both federal and Oregon fair housing law. The agent must refuse to follow this instruction and explain to the seller why it violates the law.
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