Question 51

You are guilty of discriminatory practices.

Complying with an owner's request to find only female tenants constitutes a discriminatory practice, violating fair housing laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex.

A) guilty of discriminatory practices

This option is correct because it highlights the violation of fair housing laws that protect individuals from discrimination based on sex. By seeking only female tenants, the agent is engaging in discriminatory behavior that is illegal and unethical.

B) fulfilling your agency responsibilities

This option is incorrect as fulfilling agency responsibilities does not include complying with illegal requests. An agent's responsibility is to adhere to fair housing laws, which promote equal opportunity in housing.

C) implementing good risk-management practices

This option is also incorrect. Implementing good risk-management practices involves adhering to legal standards and ethical guidelines, not engaging in discriminatory practices. Seeking only female tenants increases legal risk rather than mitigating it.

D) serving as the property manager in addition to the agent

This option is incorrect as well. Serving as the property manager does not justify discriminatory practices. Regardless of the role, the agent must comply with fair housing laws, which apply to all aspects of property management and tenant selection.

Conclusion

The correct answer is "guilty of discriminatory practices," as it accurately reflects the legal implications of complying with an owner's request that violates fair housing laws. All other options fail to recognize the ethical and legal responsibilities that agents have in promoting equality and preventing discrimination in housing.