Fair Housing

A Vermont real estate licensee who receives a complaint of fair housing violations should:

AAttempt to mediate the dispute personally
BRefer the complainant to HUD or the Vermont Human Rights Commission and consult their broker✓ Correct
CAdvise the complainant that real estate agents have no role in fair housing enforcement
DIgnore it as state law supersedes federal fair housing requirements

Explanation

Fair housing complaints may be filed with HUD (federal) or the Vermont Human Rights Commission (state). A licensee who receives a fair housing complaint should not attempt to handle it personally — they should refer the complainant to the appropriate agency and notify their broker.

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