Fair Housing
What is 'steering' under fair housing law?
ADirecting buyers toward properties in their price range
BDirecting people to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected class✓ Correct
CGuiding buyers through the inspection process
DAdvising sellers on the best asking price for their property
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective buyers or renters toward or away from neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or color. It perpetuates segregation even when done with good intentions.
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