An Alaska newspaper publishes a real estate advertisement that shows photos of only white families. This potentially violates fair housing advertising rules because:
Why Using images suggesting a racial preference for residents violates the FHA's prohibition on discriminatory advertising Is Correct
Answer B: Using images suggesting a racial preference for residents violates the FHA's prohibition on discriminatory advertising
Exam Tip: Fair Housing
Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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