Fair Housing
In Virginia, a real estate agent who hears racial slurs made by their clients and does nothing may be:
AExempt as it was the client's speech
BComplicit in potential fair housing violations depending on the context✓ Correct
COnly liable if they repeat the slurs
DProtected by freedom of speech
Explanation
A real estate agent who participates in or condones discriminatory conduct by their clients may face VREB disciplinary action and potential fair housing liability. Agents should not facilitate or ignore discriminatory behavior.
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