Fair Housing
In Michigan, a landlord who advertises a rental property as 'perfect for singles' may be:
AEngaging in permissible marketing targeting
BPotentially violating fair housing laws by implicitly discouraging families with children (familial status)✓ Correct
CRequired to rent only to singles by law
DComplying with Michigan's housing preference policies
Explanation
Advertising that uses phrases suggesting a preference for (or against) any protected class—including implicitly discouraging families with children—may violate fair housing advertising guidelines. 'Perfect for singles' could be interpreted as discouraging families.
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