Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord advertises for a 'quiet, professional tenant' for a rental unit. Under fair housing law, this advertisement:
AIs acceptable as a legitimate description of the desired tenant
BMay imply discrimination against families with children (familial status) or persons with disabilities✓ Correct
CIs illegal because it mentions the word 'professional'
DIs acceptable unless it explicitly mentions race or religion
Explanation
Language like 'quiet, professional tenant' may imply a preference against families with children (familial status) or persons with certain disabilities. Advertisements must describe the property, not the type of person desired as a tenant.
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