Fair Housing
Redlining is the illegal practice of:
AMarking property boundaries in red on plat maps
BDenying financial services or insurance in certain neighborhoods based on the racial composition of the area✓ Correct
CAdvertising properties only in certain publications
DRefusing to rent to families with children
Explanation
Redlining is the discriminatory practice of refusing to provide mortgage loans, insurance, or other financial services to residents in certain geographic areas based on racial or ethnic composition rather than creditworthiness.
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