Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of blockbusting?
ARefusing to lend in certain zip codes
BInducing homeowners to sell by predicting that minorities will move into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CCharging higher rents to disabled tenants
DRefusing to rent to families with children
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that protected classes are moving into the area, which will cause property values to decline.
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