Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of steering?
ARefusing to show homes over a certain price
BDirecting minority buyers away from predominantly white neighborhoods✓ Correct
CRequiring a larger down payment from all buyers
DRefusing to rent to anyone with a pet
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.
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