Fair Housing
A Maine newspaper publishes an ad for a rental property that says 'quiet neighborhood, no children.' This ad violates the Fair Housing Act because:
AQuiet neighborhoods are not guaranteed
BIt expresses a preference against families with children (familial status)✓ Correct
CRental ads may not describe neighborhoods
DThe phrase requires Fair Housing approval
Explanation
'No children' in a rental advertisement is a direct expression of a preference against families with children, violating the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections.
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