Fair Housing
A Montana property manager who provides different information about available units to applicants of different races—for example, telling minority applicants that no units are available when in fact units are available—is engaging in:
AA legal screening process
BDiscriminatory representation, which violates the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA legitimate business practice based on credit scores
DA permissible first-come, first-served policy
Explanation
Making false statements about availability based on race (or any protected class) is 'discriminatory representation'—a clear violation of the Fair Housing Act. This is essentially a form of steering.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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