Fair Housing
Under fair housing law, a real estate advertisement that states 'Perfect for young professionals' may be problematic because it could be seen as discrimination based on:
ASex
BRace
CFamilial status and/or age✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Language that suggests a preference for certain types of occupants — such as 'young professionals' — can imply discrimination against families with children (familial status) and may also implicate age discrimination.
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