Fair Housing
Which of the following is NOT a permissible form of housing advertising under the Fair Housing Act?
A'3 bed/2 bath, near parks and schools'
B'Close to Our Lady of the Mountains Church — ideal for Catholics'✓ Correct
C'Freshly renovated, move-in ready'
D'Energy-efficient home with new solar panels'
Explanation
Advertising a property as ideal for a specific religion violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination in housing advertising. Ads must not indicate preference or limitation based on any protected class.
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Fair Housing Act
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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