Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following does NOT violate fair housing laws?
ARefusing to sell to a buyer because of their religion
BAdvertising a property 'near a church, ideal for Christian families'
CRequiring all applicants to meet the same published income-to-rent ratio✓ Correct
DRefusing to rent to a family with children in a non-senior exempt community
Explanation
Applying a uniform income-to-rent ratio to all applicants is a neutral, non-discriminatory screening criterion. Refusing based on religion, advertising with religious preference language, and excluding families with children in non-exempt communities all violate the Fair Housing Act.
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