Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of 'steering' under the Fair Housing Act?
ARefusing to show a property because it is not in the buyer's stated price range
BGuiding buyers to or away from neighborhoods based on the racial composition of those areas✓ Correct
CRecommending a neighborhood based on school district quality
DShowing only new construction to first-time buyers
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing homebuyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's or the neighborhood's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability. It violates the Fair Housing Act regardless of the agent's intent.
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