Fair Housing
A property manager in Texas is asked by an owner to refuse to rent to families with children to maintain a 'quiet community.' The property manager should:
AComply with the owner's instruction since the owner controls the property
BRefuse to implement the discriminatory policy and advise the owner that it violates the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CImplement the policy but keep it informal
DRefer the matter to TREC for guidance
Explanation
A property manager cannot implement policies that discriminate based on protected classes, including familial status. Following an owner's discriminatory instruction makes the property manager personally liable under the Fair Housing Act. The manager should refuse, explain the legal obligations, and may terminate the management agreement if the owner insists on discrimination.
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