easy · National Real Estate Exam
A broker is responsible for 'vicarious liability' for the acts of their salespeople. This means the broker can be held liable for the salesperson's acts:
- Only if the broker personally witnessed the act.
- Only if the salesperson was hired as an employee rather than an independent contractor.
- If the act was committed within the scope of the salesperson's professional duties.
- Only if the act was a criminal offense.
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