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Under Ohio law, buyer's agent Kate represents client Matt. During a home showing, Matt asks Kate whether the neighborhood is safe. Under Ohio fair housing law and agency requirements, how should Kate respond?

Correct Answer

D) Recommend that Matt research crime statistics through public sources such as local law enforcement websites, without making subjective characterizations about the neighborhood's safety

Under Ohio fair housing law, agents must avoid subjective characterizations about neighborhoods that could constitute steering. Kate should direct Matt to public resources for crime statistics and let him draw his own conclusions.

Answer Options
A
Provide specific crime statistics for the neighborhood to help Matt make a decision
B
Tell Matt the neighborhood is completely safe to encourage him to make an offer
C
Decline to discuss the neighborhood entirely and change the subject
D
Recommend that Matt research crime statistics through public sources such as local law enforcement websites, without making subjective characterizations about the neighborhood's safety

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