Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate broker's website uses photos of only one racial group in their property photos and advertising. Even without any text discrimination, these visual representations may:
AHave no fair housing implications since photos are not text
BConstitute advertising that indicates a preference based on race, discouraging members of other racial groups from inquiring✓ Correct
COnly be problematic if the broker operates in a majority-minority area
DBe permissible as artistic expression
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits advertising that indicates a preference or limitation based on race or other protected characteristics. Using photos that exclusively depict persons of one racial group can indicate a racial preference and discourage members of other groups from inquiring, violating fair housing law even without any explicit text discrimination.
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