Fair Housing
A Mississippi landlord sends different-quality photos of available units to prospective tenants based on their racial background. This practice:
AIs permitted since the landlord is sharing accurate photos
BMay constitute racial steering in the marketing of housing, violating the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CIs only problematic if the units themselves differ in quality
DIs legal since digital marketing choices are not covered by fair housing
Explanation
Providing different quality information, different unit options, or different marketing materials based on a prospective tenant's race (or other protected characteristic) constitutes illegal steering and discrimination in the terms, conditions, or privileges of housing under the Fair Housing Act.
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