Fair Housing
Redlining refers to the illegal practice of:
ADrawing red lines on a map to outline a neighborhood
BRefusing to make loans or provide services in certain areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of the neighborhood✓ Correct
CCircling listings in red that qualify for fair housing exemptions
DRequiring tenants to sign leases in red ink
Explanation
Redlining is the discriminatory practice of refusing to provide mortgage loans, insurance, or other financial services to neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic makeup, regardless of individual creditworthiness.
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