Fair Housing
An advertisement for a Maine rental property that states 'ideal for Christian families' violates the Fair Housing Act because it:
ADoes not include a map to the property
BExpresses a preference based on religion, a protected class✓ Correct
CIs not in English
DDoes not list the rent amount
Explanation
Advertisements that express any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on a protected class (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status) violate the federal Fair Housing Act.
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