Fair Housing
A broker advertises a home with the phrase 'ideal for Christian families.' This advertisement:
AIs legal because it is descriptive
BViolates the Fair Housing Act by indicating a religious preference✓ Correct
CIs permitted if the property is in a private community
DIs legal under the First Amendment
Explanation
Advertising language that indicates or implies a preference for buyers of a particular religion violates the Fair Housing Act. Ads must not indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected class.
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