Fair Housing
A Montana apartment manager who tells a prospective tenant that 'this neighborhood might not be comfortable for your family' based on the applicant's race or national origin is guilty of:
AProviding helpful community information
BSteering, which is unlawful under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CStandard community disclosure practices
DFair housing compliance through proactive communication
Explanation
Steering involves directing prospective tenants toward or away from housing based on protected class characteristics. Making comments about neighborhood 'comfort' based on race or national origin is a classic form of illegal steering under the Fair Housing Act.
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