Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord advertises a rental on social media showing only photographs of white residents and using language like 'you'll feel right at home here.' Fair housing organizations may allege this advertisement:
AIs protected free speech
BImplies a racial preference and may constitute discriminatory advertising under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CIs acceptable as long as no specific race is mentioned
DOnly violates fair housing laws if the landlord explicitly refuses a minority applicant
Explanation
Advertising that expresses or implies a preference for persons of a particular race—through images, language, or other means—violates the Fair Housing Act even without an explicit refusal. The advertisement creates a discriminatory impression.
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