Fair Housing
The term 'blockbusting' refers to:
ARapid redevelopment of an urban area
BInducing panic selling by suggesting a protected class is moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CRefusing to process mortgage applications from certain neighborhoods
DMass evictions for the purpose of redevelopment
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that protected class members are moving into the neighborhood and property values will decline. It violates the Fair Housing Act.
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