Fair Housing
Redlining is the illegal practice of:
ADrawing red boundary lines on subdivision plats
BRefusing to make loans or offer insurance in certain neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic composition✓ Correct
CMarking properties with red flags to indicate needed repairs
DPlacing a lien on property for unpaid property taxes
Explanation
Redlining is the discriminatory practice of refusing to extend credit, insurance, or other services in certain geographic areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas. It is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
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