Agency
Which of the following is an example of a licensee breaching their fiduciary duty of 'obedience' in Rhode Island?
ADisclosing a material defect to a buyer
BRefusing a lawful instruction from the client because the agent disagrees with it✓ Correct
CPresenting all offers to the seller
DMaintaining confidentiality about the client's finances
Explanation
The duty of obedience requires an agent to follow the client's lawful instructions, even if the agent disagrees. Refusing to act on a lawful client instruction breaches this duty.
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