Fair Housing
A Minnesota homeowner sells their home without a real estate agent. They tell prospective buyers they prefer to sell to a family with children because the neighborhood is 'family-oriented.' This statement:
AIs permissible as it is a private sale
BViolates fair housing laws because it discriminates based on familial status by excluding those without children✓ Correct
CIs lawful because familial status protects families with children, not those without
DIs allowed since it expresses a preference, not a refusal
Explanation
Familial status protection under the Fair Housing Act protects all people from housing discrimination based on whether they have (or will have) children under 18. A preference for families with children could discriminate against singles, couples without children, and others. Even private sellers without agents must comply with fair housing laws.
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