Fair Housing
A Massachusetts real estate agent advertises a property as being in a 'Christian neighborhood.' This is:
ALegal as an expression of the neighborhood's character
BIllegal discriminatory advertising under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal if the agent is personally Christian
DLegal only if the property is near a church
Explanation
Advertising that indicates a preference for buyers or renters of a particular religion is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. Phrases like 'Christian neighborhood' signal discriminatory preferences.
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