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Under Ohio agency law, buyer agent Collins learns that her client intends to use the property for illegal purposes after purchase. What is Collins's obligation?

Correct Answer

B) Refuse to participate in the transaction and consider terminating the agency relationship

Under ORC §4735.62, while agents owe fiduciary duties to clients, the duty of obedience does not extend to assisting with illegal activities. Collins should refuse to participate and may terminate the relationship.

Answer Options
A
Keep the information confidential as part of the duty of loyalty to the client
B
Refuse to participate in the transaction and consider terminating the agency relationship
C
Disclose the client's plans to the seller so the seller can refuse to sell
D
Continue representing the client but report the plan to local police after closing

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Key Terms:

fiduciary_dutiesillegal_activityobedience_limitsORC_4735

Related Concepts

A legal relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in business transactions with third parties.

The legal ending of an agency relationship, which can occur through completion, expiration, mutual agreement, breach, death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of either party.

The fiduciary obligation to protect a client's private information and not disclose it to third parties without permission, surviving even after the agency relationship ends.

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