Fair Housing
A Maryland real estate agent who consistently uses code words like 'good schools,' 'changing neighborhood,' or 'you'll fit right in' when steering buyers is using language that:
AIs acceptable market information
BMay indicate illegal steering based on race, national origin, or other protected characteristics✓ Correct
CIs required by fair housing disclosure rules
DIs protected by the First Amendment
Explanation
Code words or phrases used to steer buyers toward or away from areas based on racial or ethnic composition are considered a form of illegal steering under the Fair Housing Act.
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