Fair Housing
What is 'blockbusting' and why is it illegal under Illinois and federal fair housing law?
ACombining multiple lots into one large parcel; illegal without zoning approval
BInducing property owners to sell by suggesting that minority groups are moving into the area, creating panic selling✓ Correct
CConverting rental properties to condominiums without tenant approval
DBuilding large commercial developments in residential zones
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic selling or panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell their properties at deflated prices by suggesting that the entry of minority groups into the neighborhood will cause property values to decline. This practice is prohibited by both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
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