Fair Housing
An Iowa real estate agent who uses coded language in advertising — such as 'ideal for young professionals' or 'perfect for couples without children' — may be engaging in:
AAcceptable lifestyle marketing
BDiscriminatory advertising based on familial status✓ Correct
CLegal demographic targeting
DRequired fair housing disclosure
Explanation
Advertising that expresses a preference against families with children (familial status) violates the Fair Housing Act. Using coded language like 'ideal for young professionals' or 'adult neighborhood' is illegal even if no protected class is explicitly named.
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