Fair Housing
In Hawaii, the phrase 'no vacancy' communicated to a protected class member when units are actually available is an example of:
AA. Acceptable business practice
BB. Illegal disparate treatment discrimination✓ Correct
CC. A permissible white lie to avoid difficult tenants
DD. Legal if the landlord follows up with a written notice
Explanation
Falsely claiming no vacancy to members of a protected class while having available units is textbook disparate treatment discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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