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A real estate broker in Ohio knowingly allows one of their agents to engage in racial steering. A discrimination complaint is filed. Under Ohio law, the broker may be held liable because:

Correct Answer

B) Brokers have supervisory responsibility and can be held liable for their agents' fair housing violations

Under Ohio law, brokers have supervisory responsibility over their agents and can be held liable for their agents' fair housing violations, especially when the broker knew about or should have known about the discriminatory conduct. This reflects the principal-agent relationship under ORC 4735 and the fair housing obligations under ORC 4112.

Answer Options
A
Brokers are only liable if they personally committed the discriminatory act
B
Brokers have supervisory responsibility and can be held liable for their agents' fair housing violations
C
Brokers are immune from liability if they have a written non-discrimination policy
D
Brokers are only liable if the client files a separate complaint against them

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Key Terms:

broker_liabilitysupervisory_responsibilityagent_violationsracial_steering

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Florida brokers are required to maintain transaction records and escrow records for a minimum of five years.

A tie-in arrangement is an illegal antitrust practice in which a seller conditions the purchase of one product or service on the buyer's agreement to purchase a separate product or service.

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