Fair Housing
A Vermont seller instructs their agent to 'only show the house to families without children.' The agent's correct response is to:
AFollow the seller's instructions, as the seller controls access to their property
BRefuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and explain to the seller that it violates fair housing law✓ Correct
CShow the property only to adults until the seller changes their mind
DContact the VREC for a special exemption
Explanation
An agent who follows a seller's discriminatory instructions violates fair housing law along with the seller. Vermont agents must refuse discriminatory instructions and explain to clients that fair housing law prohibits discrimination based on familial status and other protected classes.
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