Fair Housing
A Massachusetts real estate agent uses 'coded language' in an advertisement, such as 'perfect for young professionals,' which may signal a preference against families with children. This could be considered:
AAcceptable as long as it's not explicitly discriminatory
BA potential violation of fair housing advertising standards✓ Correct
CLegal marketing targeting a demographic
DAcceptable under the First Amendment
Explanation
Using coded language that suggests a preference for or against persons based on a protected class (such as familial status) can violate fair housing advertising standards, even when not explicitly discriminatory.
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