Fair Housing
A mortgage lender in Connecticut who advertises only in English-language media in a predominantly Spanish-speaking area may be accused of:
AGood marketing practice
BDiscriminatory marketing based on national origin (selective media advertising)✓ Correct
CLegal targeted advertising
DRESPA violation only
Explanation
Selective advertising that excludes certain communities based on their language or national origin can constitute discriminatory marketing under the Fair Housing Act's affirmative marketing requirements.
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