Fair Housing
In Hawaii, which statement about fair housing and real estate advertising on social media is TRUE?
AA. Social media advertising is exempt from fair housing requirements
BB. Fair housing requirements apply to all advertising media including social media platforms✓ Correct
CC. Only advertising using photos of people must comply with fair housing
DD. Social media advertisements need only disclose the broker's license number to comply
Explanation
Fair housing requirements apply to all forms of advertising regardless of medium, including social media. Targeting features that exclude protected classes can violate fair housing law.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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