Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, real estate agents must treat all clients and customers equally in providing services. Providing superior service to one protected class over another is:
APermissible if based on demonstrated ability to purchase
BA form of differential treatment that may violate fair housing law✓ Correct
CRequired to compensate for historical discrimination
DAcceptable as long as it is not written policy
Explanation
Providing different levels of service based on protected class characteristics — even 'positive discrimination' favoring a protected class over others — can constitute fair housing violations. Equal service must be provided to all.
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