Fair Housing
A Kansas property seller refuses to accept an otherwise-qualified offer because the buyer has children. This is most clearly an example of:
AAcceptable seller preference
BFamilial status discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA real estate licensing violation only
DLegal discrimination in the sale of single-family homes
Explanation
Refusing to sell to buyers because they have children under 18 is familial status discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the seller's personal preferences.
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