Fair Housing
A property advertised with the phrase 'perfect for young professionals' may violate the Fair Housing Act because it suggests:
AIncome discrimination
BAge discrimination against families with children (familial status)✓ Correct
CDisability discrimination
DNo violation — income references are permitted
Explanation
'Young professionals' implies adults without children and could be construed as discouraging families with children from applying, which may constitute familial status discrimination.
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