Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado real estate agent advertises 'ideal for Christian families' in their listing. This advertisement most likely violates:

AAntitrust laws
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on advertising with discriminatory intentCorrect
CRESPA's anti-kickback provisions
DNo law — freedom of speech protects real estate advertising, as a general rule

Why The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on advertising with discriminatory intent Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on advertising with discriminatory intent

Advertising that indicates a preference for or against any person because of religion (a federal protected class) violates the Fair Housing Act. Phrases like 'ideal for Christian families' or 'near churches' used to imply religious preferences are prohibited.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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