Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, advertising that indicates a preference for renters of a particular religion would be:
APermissible for properties owned by religious organizations
BA violation of the Fair Housing Act if not within a recognized exemption✓ Correct
CLegal in Iowa if the landlord personally prefers tenants of that faith
DPermissible if disclosed to prospective tenants
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits advertising that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected classes, including religion. Religious organizations may qualify for a narrow exemption in certain non-commercial housing situations.
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