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James, a licensed NH broker, represents a seller in Laconia. A buyer's agent submits an offer on behalf of a buyer who is in a same-sex civil union. James tells the buyer's agent that his seller 'only wants to sell to traditional buyers' and rejects the offer without presenting it to the seller. Which of the following best describes James's legal exposure?

Correct Answer

B) James may face discipline under RSA 331-A and liability under RSA 354-A for discriminatory conduct

James has committed multiple violations. By rejecting the offer without presenting it to the seller, he breached his fiduciary duty under RSA 331-A. By doing so based on the buyer's sexual orientation or marital status (civil union), he violated RSA 354-A, which protects both sexual orientation and marital status. James faces potential disciplinary action by NHREC under RSA 331-A and civil liability under RSA 354-A.

Answer Options
A
James has no liability because he was following his seller's presumed preferences
B
James may face discipline under RSA 331-A and liability under RSA 354-A for discriminatory conduct
C
James is only liable under federal fair housing law because same-sex civil unions are a federal matter
D
James is protected because NH does not require brokers to present offers from buyers in civil unions

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state_protected_classessexual_orientationmarital_statuslicensee_obligationsfiduciary_duty

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