Fair Housing
A real estate agent who uses different sales tactics based on the buyer's race is committing:
APuffing
BMisrepresentation
CA fair housing violation based on differential treatment✓ Correct
DLegal persuasion
Explanation
Using different sales tactics, showing different properties, or providing different information based on a buyer's race (or other protected class) is disparate treatment—a clear fair housing violation.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
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