Agency
Under Oregon agency law, an agent's 'duty of obedience' is limited by:
AWhat the agent personally believes is in the client's best interest
BLaws, regulations, and ethical standards the agent cannot violate even at the client's request✓ Correct
CMarket conditions that make compliance impractical
DThe commission agreement between agent and client
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires an agent to follow client instructions, but this duty has a critical limitation: the agent cannot follow instructions that violate law, regulations, or professional ethical standards — including fair housing laws, disclosure requirements, and fiduciary duties to other parties.
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