Fair Housing
Steering is a fair housing violation that involves:
AFailing to maintain a property in a habitable condition
BDirecting buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
CCharging different security deposits to different tenants
DRefusing to accept Section 8 vouchers
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of guiding buyers or renters toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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