Fair Housing
A Florida real estate broker maintains a 'whiteboard' list of available properties shown to buyers based on the buyer's race. This practice is:
ALegal if the broker has no ill intent
BIllegal steering based on race in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal if the properties are in different price ranges
DOnly illegal if done in writing
Explanation
Maintaining different lists of properties shown to buyers based on their race is illegal steering under the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the broker's stated intent. All buyers must be shown properties without regard to protected class characteristics.
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