A Georgia real estate licensee receives a request from a prospective buyer who uses a wheelchair to view a rental property. The property owner tells the licensee not to show the unit because 'disabled people cause too much damage.' Under Georgia's implementation of federal Fair Housing Act requirements, what must the licensee do?

Correct Answer

D) Refuse to participate in the discriminatory practice and show the property

Correct: D - Refuse to participate in the discriminatory practice and show the property. Under both federal Fair Housing Act and Georgia law, licensees cannot participate in discriminatory practices based on disability. The licensee must refuse to discriminate and show the property. Why not A: This option is incorrect because "Require the prospective tenant to provide a damage deposit before showing" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Refuse to participate in the discriminatory practice and show the property". Under both federal Fair Housing Act and Georgia law, licensees cannot participate in discriminatory practices based on disability. The licensee must refuse to discriminate and show the property. Why not B: This option is incorrect because "Suggest alternative properties that might be more suitable" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Refuse to participate in the discriminatory practice and show the property". Under both federal Fair Housing Act and Georgia law, licensees cannot participate in discriminatory practices based on disability. The licensee must refuse to discriminate and show the property. Why not C: This option is incorrect because "Follow the owner's instructions to avoid violating agency duties" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Refuse to participate in the discriminatory practice and show the property". Under both federal Fair Housing Act and Georgia law, licensees cannot participate in discriminatory practices based on disability. The licensee must refuse to discriminate and show the property.