Fair Housing
Which statement is true about testing for fair housing violations?
ATesting is illegal because it involves deception
BFair housing organizations use testers (paired individuals of different protected classes) to document discrimination, and results are admissible as evidence✓ Correct
COnly government agencies may conduct tests
DTesters must disclose they are testing before visiting properties
Explanation
Fair housing testing, where paired testers with different protected-class characteristics inquire about the same housing, is a legal and recognized investigative technique. Courts have upheld the use of testing evidence in fair housing cases.
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