Fair Housing
A Maryland real estate agent's website shows only photos of white families in their marketing images. This may constitute:
AAcceptable advertising based on client preference
BDiscriminatory advertising that expresses a racial preference in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA permissible design choice with no legal implications
DA violation only if it targets a specific neighborhood
Explanation
Using only images of people of one race in marketing suggests a racial preference and can violate the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising.
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