Fair Housing (alternative)

A Maryland property manager who advertises an apartment only in publications serving one racial community is violating:

AOnly state advertising regulations
BThe federal Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
COnly MREC advertising standards
DNo law if the publication is privately owned

Explanation

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits advertising that indicates a preference or limitation based on race or other protected characteristics, including selective advertising in publications targeting one group.

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