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In West Virginia, a seller refuses to sell because of a buyer’s family lineage or ancestry. Which statement is correct?

Correct Answer

A) That instruction implicates West Virginia’s ancestry protection and must not be followed

West Virginia housing protections include ancestry, so a licensee must not help carry out ancestry discrimination. Source basis: West Virginia Human Rights Commission / OIG housing discrimination guidance and W. Va. Code §§16B-18-1 et seq., checked 2026-04-30

Answer Options
A
That instruction implicates West Virginia’s ancestry protection and must not be followed
B
Ancestry discrimination is always lawful in West Virginia housing
C
The licensee should follow the seller’s instruction if the seller owns the property
D
The licensee may hide the reason and steer the buyer elsewhere

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