Fair Housing
Maine's 'testers' (individuals who pose as real estate consumers to identify discriminatory practices) are:
AProhibited under Maine law
BLegally recognized tools for investigating housing discrimination✓ Correct
COnly allowed for federal HUD investigations
DRequired to identify themselves as testers before testing
Explanation
Fair housing testers are legally recognized investigative tools used by fair housing organizations and government agencies in Maine and nationally to identify discriminatory practices. Cases based on testing evidence are well-established in law.
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