Fair Housing
Blockbusting (panic peddling) is a Fair Housing violation that involves:
APersuading homeowners to sell by suggesting that minority groups are moving into the area, thereby depressing prices✓ Correct
BRefusing to rent to persons with disabilities
CCharging different security deposits to tenants based on national origin
DAdvertising properties only in majority-demographic publications
Explanation
Blockbusting is the practice of inducing homeowners to sell by exploiting fears about changing neighborhood demographics (e.g., 'minorities are moving in — sell now before values fall'). It is illegal under the Fair Housing Act.
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