Fair Housing
A Montana property manager posts a notice in the lobby that reads 'No Mexicans.' This constitutes:
AFreedom of expression protected by the First Amendment
BA blatant violation of the Fair Housing Act prohibiting national origin discrimination✓ Correct
CA permissible expression of management preferences
DA violation only if someone of Mexican descent applies and is rejected
Explanation
Posting discriminatory notices—whether or not anyone is actually rejected—is itself a violation of the Fair Housing Act. The Act prohibits making statements that indicate a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on any protected class.
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