Fair Housing
A Colorado developer's marketing materials for a new subdivision show only white families. HUD would likely consider this:
AAcceptable as long as the developer will sell to anyone
BPotentially discriminatory advertising that suggests the development is intended for white buyers only✓ Correct
COnly a problem if the development is in a minority neighborhood
DAcceptable under free speech protections
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits advertising that indicates a preference for or against a protected class. Marketing materials showing only one racial group suggest a racial preference and violate the Act's advertising provisions.
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