Fair Housing
A Maryland real estate advertisement that states 'Perfect for young professionals — no families' is:
ALegal as an expression of the seller's preference
BIllegal as it discriminates based on familial status✓ Correct
CLegal if the property has fewer than 3 units
DOnly illegal if the seller is a builder
Explanation
Advertising that expresses a preference for tenants without children violates the Fair Housing Act prohibition against familial status discrimination.
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