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Under Ohio law, seller's agent Andrea notices during a showing that a prospective buyer appears to have a physical disability. The buyer does not mention any specific accommodation needs. Under Ohio law and the Ohio Civil Rights Act, what should Andrea do?

Correct Answer

A) Treat the buyer the same as any other prospective buyer and show the property without making assumptions based on disability

Under the Ohio Civil Rights Act (ORC Chapter 4112) and federal fair housing law, Andrea must treat all prospective buyers equally regardless of disability. She should not make assumptions about needs or suitability based on observed physical characteristics.

Answer Options
A
Treat the buyer the same as any other prospective buyer and show the property without making assumptions based on disability
B
Refuse to show the property because it may not be accessible
C
Ask the buyer detailed questions about their disability to assess whether the property is suitable
D
Recommend only ground-floor properties to the buyer without being asked

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Key Terms:

seller_agentfair_housingdisabilityequal_treatmentohio_civil_rights_actORC_4112

Related Concepts

A relationship where a listing broker authorizes other brokers to act as agents of the seller, extending the seller's agency relationship to cooperating brokers.

A non-agency relationship where the broker facilitates a real estate transaction without representing either party, owing limited duties of honesty, fairness, and competence to both.

The legal principle that holds a broker responsible for the actions of their agents and employees performed within the scope of the agency relationship.

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