Fair Housing (alternative)
Under HUD guidelines applicable in Maryland, which statement in a real estate advertisement is MOST likely to violate the Fair Housing Act?
A'3-bedroom home near excellent schools'
B'Perfect for a Christian family'✓ Correct
C'Quiet neighborhood with low traffic'
D'Near public transportation'
Explanation
'Perfect for a Christian family' expresses a religious preference, violating the Fair Housing Act. All other statements describe property features without indicating preference based on a protected characteristic.
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