Fair Housing
Redlining refers to:
ACharging higher rent to families with children
BLenders refusing to make loans in certain geographic areas based on the racial composition of those areas✓ Correct
CDirecting minority buyers to specific neighborhoods
DAdding restrictive covenants to deeds
Explanation
Redlining is the illegal practice of lenders denying loans or offering worse terms based on the racial or ethnic composition of a neighborhood.
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