Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate licensee publishes a listing with the phrase 'ideal for active lifestyle families.' Fair housing analysis considers:
AThis is a required disclosure
BWhether the language could be interpreted as excluding people with disabilities or older adults✓ Correct
CThe phrase only applies to age discrimination
DNo fair housing concern because it references a lifestyle, not a protected class
Explanation
Phrases suggesting physical activity requirements ('active lifestyle') could be interpreted as discouraging persons with physical disabilities from applying. Advertising should be written in neutral terms that do not suggest preferences or limitations based on any protected class.
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