Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of blockbusting?
ARefusing to show homes in certain neighborhoods to minority buyers
BInducing homeowners to sell by predicting that minorities will move into the area✓ Correct
CAdvertising only in publications targeting specific ethnic groups
DCharging higher security deposits to tenants with disabilities
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic selling) is the illegal practice of inducing property owners to sell by making representations about the entry of minority groups into the neighborhood, suggesting property values will decline.
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