Fair Housing
Which of the following is true about 'testers' used by fair housing organizations?
AUsing testers to investigate discrimination is illegal entrapment
BTesters are legitimate tools for investigating fair housing violations✓ Correct
COnly government agencies can use testers
DTesters must identify themselves as fair housing investigators
Explanation
Fair housing organizations use testers — individuals who pose as prospective buyers or renters — to investigate whether discrimination occurs. Testing is a legally accepted method for detecting fair housing violations, and evidence obtained from testing is admissible.
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