Agency
The fiduciary duty of 'obedience' in a Pennsylvania agency relationship means the agent must:
AObey all client instructions without exception, even if they violate fair housing laws
BFollow the client's lawful and reasonable instructions within the scope of the agency agreement✓ Correct
CObey the other party's requests if they are more reasonable than the client's instructions
DFollow PREC regulations above all other instructions in every circumstance
Explanation
Obedience requires the agent to follow the client's lawful and reasonable instructions within the scope of the agency agreement. The critical limitation is lawful — an agent is not required to follow instructions that violate law, fair housing regulations, or professional ethical obligations.
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