Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska newspaper publishes a real estate advertisement that shows photos of only white families. This potentially violates fair housing advertising rules because:

AOnly licensed real estate agents may advertise property
BUsing images suggesting a racial preference for residents violates the FHA's prohibition on discriminatory advertisingCorrect
CNewspaper advertising for real estate is not regulated by the FHA, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
DThe FHA only regulates in-person conduct, not advertising

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

HUD's advertising guidelines prohibit the use of images, symbols, language, or models that indicate a preference or limitation based on race or other protected classes. Using only white family images in real estate advertising may indicate a racial preference for potential buyers.

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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