Fair Housing
A seller tells their Utah agent they will not sell to a family with young children. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since it's their property
BRefuse to carry out the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CAdd a clause to the listing agreement excluding families
DOnly show the property when children are not present
Explanation
Familial status (families with children under 18) is a federally protected class. An agent who follows discriminatory instructions violates the Fair Housing Act.
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