Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, what is a 'testers' investigation?
AHUD-approved inspectors who test properties for lead paint and other hazards
BIndividuals sent by fair housing organizations to pose as prospective buyers or renters to determine whether housing providers are discriminating based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
CLicensed appraisers who test the market value of properties in minority neighborhoods
DGovernment officials who test landlords' compliance with habitability codes
Explanation
Fair housing testers are individuals (often paired) who contact landlords, real estate agents, or lenders while posing as prospective buyers or renters. They are matched in all relevant characteristics except for one protected class attribute (e.g., one is white, one is Black) to detect differential treatment. Evidence gathered by testers is admissible in fair housing cases.
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