Agency
A Washington listing broker who knows the seller's property was used as a meth lab but fails to disclose this to buyers is:
AComplying with client confidentiality duties
BViolating the duty to disclose adverse material facts✓ Correct
CProtected from liability if the seller instructed non-disclosure
DOnly liable if the buyer asks specifically about drug activity
Explanation
A history of methamphetamine manufacturing is an adverse material fact in Washington. RCW 64.
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