Fair Housing (alternative)
Blockbusting in Maryland violates federal and state fair housing laws. It is defined as:
ARefusing to show homes in certain neighborhoods
BInducing owners to sell by predicting that protected classes will move into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CCharging higher rent to minority tenants
DRefusing mortgage loans based on neighborhood demographics
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic selling) is inducing property owners to sell or rent by predicting that persons of a protected class will be moving into the area, causing panic and depressing prices.
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